Description
A simple and delicious batter perfect for frying fish, chicken, or veggies, resulting in a crispy and golden exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 cup club soda or ice-cold water (adjust as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, onion powder, and paprika.
- Slowly add cold club soda or water, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- Dip fish, chicken, or veggies in batter. Let excess drip off.
- Fry in batches for 3–5 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of club soda or water to achieve the desired batter consistency.
- For best results, fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg