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Copycat Long John Silver Fish Batter: Best 3-Ingredient Recipe

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Recreate the classic taste of Long John Silver’s with this simple, reliable fried fish batter. Using just a few pantry staples, you can achieve a light, airy, and incredibly crispy coating on white fish fillets in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups Ice-Cold Water
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1.5 to 2 lbs White Fish Fillets (Cod, Haddock, or Pollock)
  • Vegetable Oil for frying (enough to fill pot 2 inches deep)
  • Salt and Pepper for seasoning fish

Instructions

  1. Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the ice-cold water and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  4. Mix gently until just combined; the batter should be thick and lumpy. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour about two inches of vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or deep fryer and heat to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Dip a piece of fish into the batter, coating it evenly, and let excess drip off.
  7. Gently lower the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove fish with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain.
  9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Notes

Keep the water ice-cold to ensure a light, airy batter. Do not overcrowd the pan when frying, as this lowers the oil temperature and makes the fish greasy. Fry in batches if necessary. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of ice water; if too thin, add a tablespoon of flour.

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