Description
This Crispy Fish Batter recipe will give you perfectly fried fish with a light and crunchy coating. It’s quick and easy to make, ideal for a delicious homemade meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold sparkling water or club soda
- 1 large egg (optional for richer batter)
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola)
- 1 1/2 to 2 lbs firm white fish fillets (like cod, haddock, or halibut), cut into portions
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare Batter: Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water (and egg if using) until smooth. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Prep Fish: Pat fish fillets dry and heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Fish: Dip fish in batter, fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on a wire rack and serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, keep the batter cold over ice.
- This batter works well for onion rings or fried vegetables.
- Avoid overcrowding the fryer to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: British, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
