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Crispy Fish Batter

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I remember when Jake went on his mission to find the perfect crispy fish batter—he must have tried everything, flipping through old cookbooks and testing recipe after recipe in our kitchen. His old batter was already so good, the kind we all grew up loving, but he was determined to find something even crispier. Then one day, he came across a recipe online and insisted we give it a try. I can still hear the sizzle when the fish hit the oil and see that golden, crackly coating forming. When we finally tasted it, we all just looked at each other—it was lighter, crunchier, and somehow even better than what we thought couldn’t be improved. From that day on, Jake’s “internet batter” became our new standard, and the old recipe quietly took a back seat. This recipe matters because it reminds us that even family traditions can grow and become something new together.

Total Time

30 mins

Prepare Time

15 mins

Cook Time

3 mins per side

Recipe Servings

1.5 lbs fish

Ingredients for
Crispy Fish Batter

  • 1/2 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup club soda or beer
  • 1 1/2 lb fish
  • peanut or canola oil

How to Make
Crispy Fish Batter

  1. Measure and whisk the dry ingredients together.
  2. Add most of the club soda or beer. Whisk the batter just a few times. Test the thickness. It should be fluid but thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add more soda if needed. If it's too thin, add more flour.
  3. Dip the thawed fillets in the batter. Let the excess drip off for a few seconds. Carefully place the fillet in very hot oil, fry until it is golden brown. Flip and fry the other side until golden brown.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free you can substitute flour with gluten-free flour and beer with either vodka, sparkling water or club soda.

This is best served immediately out of the fryer!