Description
Learn how to make crispy and delicious Batter Dipped Fried Fish with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a seafood dinner or as a special treat for fish and chips lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or pollock)
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dredging)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water or club soda
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Other:
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges and tartar sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Fish: Pat fish fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Make Batter: Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Add water and lemon juice, whisk until smooth. Rest batter for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat Fish: Dredge fish in flour, dip in batter, fry in hot oil.
- Fry Fish: Fry until golden and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure batter is cold and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Recipe works best with firm, flaky white fish. Beer can be used instead of sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
