Deep Fried Calamari
["1 lb. calamari, cleaned and cut into 1-inch circles", "1 c. flour", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 c. vegetable oil or as needed"]
["Wash and dry calamari as best as possible to avoid splattering. Heat oil until it sizzles when you put in a piece of calamari (test it first).", "Dredge calamari lightly in flour and deep fry until golden brown.", "Serve hot with lemon juice, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce or hot sauce."]
["calamari", "flour", "salt", "vegetable oil"]