Fried Calamari - Wet or Dry Coating?

[Philly Ray]

When making fried calamari, do you prefer a dry coating, such as flour/corn meal or a "batter" type coating?

[nikkib99]

Dry flour for me too - light coating of flour. I haven't tried rice flour, but bought it during my trip to Chinatown. And I know i've got some palm-size squid tubes at home.

[fourunder]

btw......I cannot stand when I order fried calamari out and it is coated in breadcrumbs...too much coating and the balance seem off.

[coll]

Very light dry coating, usually flour...cornmeal is a trend but never comes out good for me.

[fourunder]

Dry for me......seasoned flour, rice flour or cornstarch.....corn meal, not so much. I find batter....even tempura is usually a little too greasy.