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Best Homemade Fish Batter: Easy Easy Recipe

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Achieve restaurant-quality crunch with this light, airy, and crispy homemade fish batter. Using ice-cold water and a flour-cornstarch blend, this simple recipe ensures golden, flaky fried fish every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 cup ice cold water
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)
  • White fish fillets (cod, haddock, etc.), cut into strips

Instructions

  1. Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch thick strips. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until uniform.
  3. Pour in 3/4 to 1 cup of ice-cold water. Stir gently until the batter reaches the consistency of heavy cream. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 350°F to 375°F (175°C to 190°C).
  5. Dip fish pieces into the batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully lower into hot oil using tongs. Fry 2-3 pieces at a time to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Fish is done when it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove fish and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with extra salt if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the water ice-cold to prevent gluten development and ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan, as this lowers the oil temperature and leads to soggy fish. For extra crunch, double fry the fish. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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