Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful batter-dipped fried fish at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a delicious fish and chips experience!
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dredging)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or club soda)
Other:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt. Dredge each fillet in a small amount of flour.
- Make Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Gradually add cold sparkling water and stir until smooth.
- Fry Fish: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Dip each fish fillet in batter, allowing excess to drip off, then fry for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove fish with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
Notes
- Keep the batter cold and do not overmix for best results.
- Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and fries for a classic fish and chips meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
