Description
Learn how to make the crispiest fish batter that results in golden-brown and delicious fried fish every time. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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 black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or cold beer for beer batter)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional:
- 1–1.5 pounds white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the cold sparkling water and lemon juice until just combined.
- Prepare Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry, dust with flour, then dip in the batter.
- Fry: Heat oil, fry the fish for 4–6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges or sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, keep the batter cold and avoid overmixing.
- Sparkling water or beer adds lightness—choose based on your flavor preference.
- Best enjoyed immediately after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
