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Long John Silver's Batter

Long John Silver’s Batter

With these crispy fish fillets, your kitchen will transform into a haven of deep-fried delights, echoing the tastes of Long John Silver’s.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups chilled club soda
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 fish fillets (like cod or haddock), patted dry

Instructions

 

  1. Prepare Your Frying Setup: Heat the oil in your fryer or skillet to 375°F.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using.
  3. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Gently stir in the beaten egg and club soda until the batter is smooth yet slightly lumpy.
  4. Batter Each Fillet: Coat each fillet thoroughly in the batter, then let excess drip off before frying.
  5. Fry to Golden Perfection: Fry the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy, working in batches as needed.
  6. Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried fillets to a wire rack to drain and serve hot.
  • Author: Kylene
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes