Fried Baby Squid from Spain - Puntillitas Fritas Recipe

The Puntillitas Fritas or fried baby squid as they are called in English is a very popular food from Southern Spain. Even though there is not a particular date of creation of this dish, it is believed that sailors from third-century A.C were the first ones to introduce different types of fried fish plates and since then they haven’t left the spotlight of Andalusian cuisine.

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g of Baby squid
• Salt
• 120 g of corn or chickpea flour
• 100 g of regular (wheat) Flour
• Extra virgin olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash and clean the baby squid, then dry...: Wash and clean the baby squid, then dry it completely and put a little bit of salt on them
2. 2In a large bowl mix the two types...: In a large bowl mix the two types of flour* and cover the baby squid with that mixture
3. 3In a deep and large pan heat the...: In a deep and large pan heat the extra virgin olive oil
4. 4Fry the squid on the hot oil until...: Fry the squid on the hot oil until they get golden brown, then remove.
5. 5Put a little bit more of salt on...: Put a little bit more of salt on top of them and serve as preferred!