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Fish Batter for Golden Fillets

Fish Batter for Golden Fillets
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This Fish Batter for Golden Fillets recipe delivers perfectly crispy, golden crusts around flaky white fish such as cod, haddock, or tilapia. It’s an easy and versatile batter that locks in moisture while providing an irresistible crunch. Made from simple kitchen staples, this batter produces restaurant-quality golden fillets ideal for family meals and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (ensure gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cold beer or sparkling water (or cold club soda/seltzer)
  • 1 large egg yolk

Main Ingredient

  • 4 fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, or preferred white fish), fresh and firm
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil, enough for deep frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish: Pat your chosen fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the batter stick better and fry more evenly.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined and free of lumps.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour in cold beer or sparkling water while stirring gently, then whisk in the egg yolk until you get a smooth batter that’s thick enough to coat but not too heavy.
  4. Heat the Oil: Pour enough oil into a deep frying pan or pot and heat it to about 350°F (175°C), perfect for crisp frying without soaking the batter.
  5. Dip and Fry: Dip each fillet into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then carefully lower into hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
  6. Drain and Serve: Remove fried fillets and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving your crispy golden masterpieces.

Notes

  • Keep batter cold: Using chilled beer or sparkling water helps produce a crunchier texture.
  • Don’t overmix: Mix until just combined to avoid tough batter.
  • Maintain consistent oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F for even frying.
  • Dry fish well to prevent batter from sliding off.
  • Fry in small batches to avoid lowering oil temperature and soggy batter.

Nutrition

Keywords: fish batter, crispy fish, golden fillets, beer batter fish, fried fish, gluten-free fish batter, cod batter, haddock batter

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