Fried Calamari & Sweet Peppers

1: Clean your squid.

2: Cut your squid into circles or long strips. Cut your sweet peppers likewise.

3: Place your squid in one bowl and your peppers in another bowl.

4: In a mixing bowl, add milk, vinegar, and salt.

5: Whisk together and let sit for 5 minutes before covering your squid and peppers with the milk mixture.

6: Pour the mixture over the squid and peppers just to cover.

7: Place both in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

8: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.

9: Dredge the calamari and peppers in the flour mixture and let sit for 3 minutes before frying.

10: Fry the calamari at 355°F until golden brown and crispy. Fry the peppers likewise.

11: Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.

12: Serve hot with your favorite sides like chili crunch oil.