Description
Crispy golden “Fish Batter Magic” delivers restaurant-quality crunch straight from your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned coating guarantees delightful texture that brings seafood lovers closer to culinary perfection you can savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold sparkling water
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Craft a light, airy batter by whisking flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly incorporate cold sparkling water, stirring gently until the mixture reaches a silky, cream-like consistency without overworking the batter.
- Prepare a deep frying vessel by heating vegetable oil to precisely 350F (175C), ensuring sufficient depth to completely submerge the fish fillets.
- Meticulously dry fish fillets using clean paper towels, removing all surface moisture. Delicately dust each piece with a thin layer of flour to enhance batter adhesion.
- Immerse each fillet into the prepared batter, allowing excess to cascade off naturally. Gently lower the coated fish into the sizzling oil, maintaining spacing between pieces to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Monitor the fish as it transforms, frying for approximately 4-6 minutes until the exterior develops a stunning golden-brown crust and the interior reaches perfect doneness.
- Extract the crispy fish using a slotted spoon, transferring to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain optimal crispiness.
- Serve the golden, crunchy fish immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces, creating a delectable dining experience that celebrates texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose cold sparkling water to create an extra crispy and light batter that ensures a delicate, airy texture when fried.
- Pat fish fillets completely dry before flouring to prevent moisture from making the batter soggy and compromising the crisp coating.
- Keep oil temperature consistently at 350F to achieve perfect golden-brown color without absorbing excess oil or becoming greasy.
- Use white fish varieties like cod, haddock, or halibut for best results, as they have mild flavors and firm textures that hold batter beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg