Description
This recipe creates a classic, crispy batter perfect for fish and chips, mimicking the famous Long John Silver’s style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups cold beer or club soda
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold beer or club soda and the lightly beaten egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip your fish pieces into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
Notes
- Ensure your beer or club soda is very cold for a crispier batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the coating tough.
- Maintain the oil temperature for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup batter
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Long John Silver's batter, fish batter, seafood coating, fried fish, homemade batter, crispy batter