Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy Batter Dipped Fried Fish at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, this dish is a seafood lover’s delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cold sparkling water or beer
Additional:
- vegetable oil for frying
- lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and cut into manageable portions if needed.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Gradually add cold sparkling water or beer, whisking until smooth.
- Fry the Fish: Heat oil to 350°F, dip fish in batter, and fry in batches for 4-6 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure cold batter and hot oil.
- Sparkling water or beer creates a light texture.
- Recipe also works well with shrimp or onion rings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
