Crispy Long John Silver’s Batter
A nostalgic and heartwarming recipe for crispy fried fish batter, perfect for summer gatherings and beach trips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cold water or beer
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather Your Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Whisk in the Liquid: Gradually whisk in the cold water or beer until the batter is smooth.
- Heat Up the Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Fish: Dip your chosen fish or seafood in the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry to Perfection: Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients. Experiment with seasoning by adding garlic powder or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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