Put <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour in a bowl

Add <quantity>⅔<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of corn flour

Season with black pepper and salt to taste

Add sweet paprika to taste

Add <quantity>1½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of baking soda

Mix to combine

Cut <quantity>4</quantity> clean squid tubes in half lengthwise

Score the squid with a knife by making a checkered pattern

Cut the squid transversely into medium-sized strips

Add the squid to the flour mixture and toss until completely coated

Sift the excess flour from the squid

Heat <quantity>3<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>

Fry the squid in small batches for 3m until golden brown. Reheat the oil to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature> between batches

Salt to taste while still hot. The fried calamari is ready