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Crispy, golden calamari meets bold ballpark flavor in this elevated game-day appetizer. Lightly seasoned and perfectly fried, each tender calamari ring is paired with HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard for a rich, smoky dipping sauce that balances sweet barbecue notes with a tangy mustard finish. Whether you’re entertaining in the Luxury Suite or hosting friends on the patio before first pitch, this restaurant-quality appetizer is always an All-Star.

⏱ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Difficulty: Moderate

Perfect For: Luxury Suite Entertaining • Happy Hour • Tailgating • Summer Evenings • Game Day Appetizers

🛒 Ingredients

Calamari

• 1½ pounds fresh calamari rings and tentacles
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

HoneyBall Signature Dipping Sauce

• ½ cup HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard
• 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper purée
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Garnish

• Lemon wedges
• Fresh chopped parsley
• Grilled lemon halves (optional)

👨🍳 Instructions

1. Pat the calamari completely dry with paper towels.
2. Combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dredge the calamari in the seasoned flour mixture.
4. Heat oil to 375°F.
5. Fry calamari in small batches for 2–3 minutes, just until lightly golden.
6. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
7. Stir together HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard, roasted red pepper purée, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
8. Serve immediately with warm dipping sauce and fresh lemon wedges.

⚾ Coach’s Tip

The secret to tender calamari is simple: cook it very quickly or very slowly—never in between. A quick two- to three-minute fry keeps every bite light, crisp, and tender.

🌭 Ballpark Pairings

• Garlic Parmesan fries
• Shrimp tacos
• Charcuterie board
• Grilled artichokes
• Caprese salad
• Sparkling lemonade
• Citrus iced tea

🍯 Featured Product

HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard

Bold enough for barbecue, refined enough for seafood. HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard adds a sweet, smoky twist to calamari, shrimp, grilled fish, chicken, burgers, ribs, pizza, and countless other favorites. One bottle. Endless possibilities.

⚾ From the Dugout

Not every ballpark memory comes from a hot dog. Sometimes it’s discovering something unexpected that becomes your new favorite. This Gold Glove Crispy Calamari brings together coastal flavors and championship-quality ingredients for an appetizer that’s just as memorable as a walk-off home run. Great food has a way of bringing people together—and that’s exactly what HoneyBall is all about.