Description
A delicious and crispy batter-dipped fish recipe that is perfect for a classic fish and chips meal. The fish fillets are coated in a light batter and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a flavorful dish that pairs well with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Fish:
1 ½ pounds white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dredging), 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup cold sparkling water or club soda
Others:
vegetable oil for frying, lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and cut them if desired. Lightly dredge in flour.
- Make the Batter: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly add water to form a smooth batter.
- Fry the Fish: Heat oil, dip fish in batter, and fry until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer fried fish to paper towels to drain. Serve hot with lemon wedges or sauce.
Notes
- Keep the batter cold for extra crispiness.
- Enhance flavor by adding paprika, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients.
- Pair with fries for a classic fish and chips experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
