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Crispy Fish Batter Recipe

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This Crispy Fish Batter recipe delivers perfectly golden, light, and crunchy fish fillets ideal for a delicious homemade fried fish dish. Using a combination of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and sparkling water, this batter creates a crispy coating that puffs up beautifully when fried. Optional egg adds extra richness and crispiness. Perfect for cod, haddock, or your favorite white fish.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water (or club soda)
  • 1 egg (optional, for extra crispiness)

Fish

  • 4–6 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step ensures the batter adheres well to the surface of the fish.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour the cold sparkling water into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously to form a smooth batter. If using, beat in the egg now to add extra richness and crispiness.
  4. Check Batter Consistency: The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still fluid enough to drip smoothly. Adjust by adding a little more sparkling water if the batter is too thick or flour if too thin.
  5. Heat the Oil: In a large frying pan or deep fryer, pour enough vegetable oil to submerge fish fillets. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C), monitoring temperature with a thermometer for best results.
  6. Coat the Fish in Batter: Dip each dried fish fillet into the batter, ensuring an even and generous coating over the entire piece.
  7. Fry the Fish: Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry each piece for about 4-5 minutes, turning halfway through to achieve an even golden brown and crispy exterior.
  8. Drain and Serve: Remove the fried fish with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the best taste.

Notes

  • Using sparkling water or club soda helps create an airy, light batter due to the carbonation.
  • Drying the fish properly before battering is crucial for the batter to stick well.
  • The optional egg enhances the batter’s crispiness but can be omitted for an egg-free version.
  • Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to ensure crispy texture without greasy fish.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to avoid temperature drops in the oil.

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