Description
A light, crispy batter perfect for fish, shrimp, and chicken—just like Long John Silver’s! This easy homemade recipe delivers restaurant-quality crunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup club soda (or sparkling water)
- 1 egg white (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add the liquid – Slowly pour in the club soda, whisking until the batter is smooth. If using an egg white, beat it separately until frothy, then fold it into the batter.
- Heat the oil – Fill a deep fryer or heavy pot with oil and heat to 350°F–375°F.
- Coat the food – Pat fish, shrimp, or chicken dry with a paper towel, then dip into the batter. Let excess batter drip off.
- Fry until golden brown – Carefully place battered food into hot oil and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
- Drain & serve – Remove from oil, place on a wire rack or paper towels, and serve immediately with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes per batch
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg