Crispy Fish Batter

Crispy Fish Batter

from binkysculinarycarnival.com
Entree
8 min
6 servings
313 kcal / serving

This is truly the crispiest fish batter you have ever tried. There are a couple of secrets to get that crunchy exterior and the soft inside.

Ingredients

  • ½ cupall-purpose flour
  • ½ cupcornstarch
  • ½ teaspoongarlic
  • ½ teaspoononion
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika
  • ½ teaspoonbaking soda
  • ½ teaspoonbaking powder
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 cupclub soda or beer
  • 1 ½ poundsfish
  • peanut or canola oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Measure and whisk the dry ingredients together.

  2. 2

    Add most of the club soda. Whisk the batter just a few times. Test the thickness. It should be fluid but thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add more soda, if needed. Or less soda or beer, if it is getting too thin. If it gets too thin, thicken it with a bit more flour.

  3. 3

    Dip the thawed fillets in the batter. Let the excess drip off for a few seconds. Carefully place the fillet in very hot oil, fry until it is golden brown on the first side.

  4. 4

    Flip and fry the other side until golden brown.