Description
A nostalgic copycat recipe for Long John Silver’s crispy fish batter, perfect for recreating cherished moments of enjoying fried fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 ounces club soda
- 2 pounds cod or other white fish (sliced into 3-ounce pieces)
Instructions
- Heat about 8 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion salt, paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine well.
- Add the club soda to the dry mixture, stirring continuously as the batter foams and combines into a smooth texture.
- Coat the sliced fish pieces with the batter, ensuring an even layer covers each piece.
- Carefully drop the battered fish into the hot oil, frying them for 2 to 3 minutes until the batter turns golden brown and the fish floats to the surface.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried fish from the oil, draining them on a wire rack to allow excess oil to drip off.
Notes
Ensure fish pieces are dry before battering for better adhesion. Keep the batter chilled for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: fish batter, Long John Silver's, fried fish, copycat recipe, comfort food
