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long john silvers fish batter feat

Long John Silver's Fish Batter Recipe

This famous batter is loved for its texture and flavor, making it a favorite for seafood lovers everywhere.
To nail this recipe, use a fizzy liquid like club soda to create that light, airy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
  
  • ¾ cup All-purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Baking Soda
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp Paprika
  • ¾ cup Club Soda
  • Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 1 lb Fish Fillets
Instructions
 
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F.
  • The oil should be deep enough to submerge the fish completely.
  • In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Mix until evenly distributed.
  • Slowly add club soda to the dry mixture, whisking gently until you get a smooth batter.
  • Make sure there are no lumps.
  • Pat each fish fillet dry with paper towels.
  • This step ensures the batter sticks properly.
  • Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Fry the fish fillets in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.