Description
A light and crispy fish batter recipe that enhances the flavor and texture of fried fish. Perfect for cod, haddock, or any white fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup cold beer (or sparkling water for gluten-free option)
- 1 egg
- 4 pieces of white fish fillets (cod, haddock, etc.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
- Add the egg and cold beer (or sparkling water) to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to around 350°F (175°C).
- Dip fish fillets into the batter, ensuring an even coat, and carefully place them into the hot oil.
- Fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as fries and tartar sauce.
Notes
For an extra crispy batter, keep the liquid cold and do not overmix the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep-Fried
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fish batter, crispy fish, beer batter, fried fish, tempura