Classic Battered Fish
Golden, crispy, and irresistibly flaky, this Classic Battered Fish recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Featuring tender white fish fillets enveloped in a light, airy batter made with cold sparkling water, this dish delivers a delightful crunch with every bite. A perfect blend of seasonings—including garlic powder, black pepper, and a touch of baking powder—ensures the batter is full of flavor while staying beautifully crisp. Deep-fried to perfection, the fish boasts a golden exterior while retaining its moist, delicate texture inside. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for casual weeknight dinners or traditional fish-and-chips-style feasts. Serve it fresh with lemon wedges for a zesty finishing touch and transform your kitchen into a seaside eatery! Perfectly crisp battered fish has never been easier to master.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 to serve lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut into serving-size pieces if necessary.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3
Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the bowl, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Step 5
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
Step 6
Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Step 7
Fry each piece for 4-5 minutes or until the batter is golden brown and crisp, and the fish is cooked through. Flip the fish halfway through cooking.
Step 8
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fish from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 9
Serve the battered fish immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1678.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8049.5 |
| Total Fat 843.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 120.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 537.6g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1873.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 103.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 92.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 800IU | 0% |
| Calcium 105.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1362.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories