Crispy Fish Batter Recipe
Creating the perfect Crispy Fish Batter Recipe transforms ordinary fish into golden perfection. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality results every time.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Deep fryer or heavy pot
- Cooking thermometer
- Tongs for flipping
- Paper towels for draining
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 1 pound white fish fillets
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour and cornstarch in large bowl.
- Add baking powder, salt, and pepper together.
- Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Let batter rest for ten minutes exactly.
- Heat oil to 375°F in deep fryer.
- Pat fish fillets completely dry with towels.
- Dip each fillet in prepared batter coating.
- Fry fish pieces for 3-4 minutes total.
- Flip once during cooking for even browning.
- Remove when golden brown and crispy looking.
- Drain on paper towels before serving immediately.
Notes
- Keep batter cold for maximum crispiness
- Never overcrowd the fryer during cooking
- Maintain oil temperature at 375°F consistently
- Pat fish dry before dipping in batter
- Serve immediately for best texture results