Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare Your Frying Setup: Heat the oil in your fryer or skillet to 375°F.
- 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.
- Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Gently stir in the beaten egg and club soda until the batter is smooth yet slightly lumpy.
- Batter Each Fillet: Coat each fillet thoroughly in the batter, then let excess drip off before frying.
- 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.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried fillets to a wire rack to drain and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes