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Hi there, how does Buttermilk differ from normal milk? And does powdered Buttermilk affect your recipe?

Buttermilk has a sourness. You don't need it though and you definitely don't need powdered stuff for fried calamari. All you need is flour, seasoned or not is up to you.

The most important thing besides serving the calamari right away is not to place it on paper towels once it comes out of the fryer. Anything that is fried should be placed on a rack and then served immediately. It keeps it crisp.