Description
This Crispy Fish Batter recipe yields perfectly fried fish with a crunchy coating, ideal for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or cold beer)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
Additional:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the cold sparkling water and vinegar (or lemon juice) until a smooth batter forms. Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Prepare Fish: Pat fish fillets dry and dust with flour.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Dip fillets in batter, fry for 4–6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fish from oil and drain on a wire rack. Serve hot with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use beer instead of sparkling water.
- Keep the batter cold for best results.
- This batter pairs well with cod, haddock, tilapia, or other white fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 battered fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
