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Unbelievable Fish Batter Recipe

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This Unbelievable Fish Batter recipe creates a light, crispy coating perfect for frying your favorite fish fillets like cod or haddock. Using sparkling water makes the batter airy and crunchy, delivering delicious homemade fried fish that’s golden and crispy on the outside while tender and flaky inside.

Ingredients

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Fish

  • 1 lb fish fillets (cod, haddock, or your choice)

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water

For Frying and Serving

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut into manageable pieces if needed to ensure even cooking.
  2. Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
  3. Add sparkling water: Gradually pour in the cold sparkling water while stirring until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Heat the oil: In a large skillet, pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying.
  5. Batter and fry the fish: Dip each fish piece into the batter, letting excess drip off, and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until the batter is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
  6. Drain excess oil: Remove the fried fish with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
  7. Serve: Serve the crispy fish immediately with fresh lemon wedges and your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use cold sparkling water to ensure a light and crispy batter.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked fish.
  • Pat fish dry thoroughly before battering to help the batter adhere better.
  • Can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for gluten-free diets.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Keywords: fish batter, crispy fish, fried fish, homemade fish batter, sparkling water batter, easy fish fry

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