Crispy Fish Batter 🐟✨
This crispy fish batter creates a golden, crunchy coating for your fish fillets, perfect for frying up a delicious seafood meal.
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1/2 cup cornstarch 🍚
1 tsp baking powder 🧁
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 tsp black pepper 🌶️
1 cup cold sparkling water 💧
1 lb fish fillets (such as cod or haddock) 🐟
Oil for frying 🛢️
Instructions:
Prepare the Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
Gradually pour in the cold sparkling water, whisking until smooth and combined. The batter should be slightly thick but able to coat the back of a spoon.
Prepare the Fish:
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps the batter stick better.
If your fish fillets are large, you can cut them into smaller pieces for easier frying.
Heat the Oil:
In a deep frying pan or skillet, heat enough oil over medium-high heat to submerge the fish fillets. The oil should be hot enough (around 350°F/175°C) when a small drop of batter sizzles immediately upon contact.
Batter and Fry the Fish:
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry the fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fish from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve:
Serve the crispy fish hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, or alongside fries for a classic fish and chips meal!
Enjoy your Crispy Fish Batter—light, crispy, and perfect for frying up tender fish fillets! 🐟