Description
Learn how to recreate the iconic Long John Silver’s batter at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for frying fish, shrimp, or chicken to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup cold club soda (plus more if needed)
Additional:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Slowly pour in cold club soda and mix until smooth batter forms. Adjust consistency with more soda if necessary.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Dip fish, shrimp, or chicken in batter, allowing excess to drip off. Fry for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before serving hot.
Notes
- For best results, keep batter cold and do not overmix.
- Recommended for white fish like cod, haddock, or pollock.
- Pair with tartar sauce, hush puppies, or coleslaw for an authentic experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 battered fish fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
