Description
Learn how to make the crispiest fish batter with this easy recipe. Perfect for deep frying your favorite fish fillets to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for color)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or beer)
- extra flour for dredging
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour in the cold sparkling water or beer, whisking until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare Fish: Pat fish fillets dry and coat them lightly in flour.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Dip and Fry: Dip each floured fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then fry for 4–6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fish from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
- For ultra-crispy results, ensure cold batter and hot oil.
- Cod, haddock, or tilapia are great choices for this recipe.
- Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Batter for 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
