Crispy Fish Batter Recipe
This Crispy Fish Batter Recipe is simple and tasty. It makes fish golden, crunchy, and light.The fish stays soft inside but crisp outside.
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets cod or haddock
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Pat fish dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep pan on medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper.
- Add egg and cold sparkling water. Mix smoothly.
- Dip each fish fillet into batter. Coat well.
- Place fish gently into hot oil.
- Fry until golden and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon. Place on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your sides.
Notes
- Keep water very cold for light, crispy batter.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Dry fish well before dipping in batter.
- Use fresh oil for the best crisp result.
- Serve right away to keep the crunch.