Crispy Fish Batter Recipe for Golden, Crunchy Fillets
This crispy fish batter recipe makes light, crunchy coating for tender white fish and a satisfying fish-and-chips style dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 pound white fish fillets patted dry and cut into pieces
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk in the milk and cold water just until a smooth, thick batter forms; do not overmix.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Dip dry fish pieces into the batter, letting excess drip away.
- Fry in batches for 3 to 5 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
- Drain on a wire rack or paper towels and serve hot.