Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy fish batter recipe. Each piece is coated in a light, golden-brown batter that shatters perfectly upon biting, revealing tender, flaky fish inside. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this dish pairs beautifully with tartar sauce and lemon wedges or can be served over fresh greens for a contemporary twist. Impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 fresh white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying out all ingredients and selecting a large mixing bowl.
- In the bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Gradually add cold sparkling water while whisking until smooth but thick enough to adhere to fish.
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat until hot (about 350?F).
- Dip each fish fillet into the batter until fully coated.
- Fry fillets in hot oil for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg