Ingredients
– Vegetable oil for frying
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 2 pounds of cod, hake, or other white fish fillets
Instructions
1-First, heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep fryer or medium saucepan to get it ready for frying.
2-In a medium bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
3-Whisk in the 1 1/2 cups water until the batter is slightly foamy for that light, airy coating.
4-Pat the 2 pounds of fish fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then dip them fully into the batter.
5-Fry the coated fillets in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, frying in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
6-Finally, drain the fried fish on paper towels and serve it up hot for the best taste and texture.
Last Step:
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🔪 Pat fish dry before dipping to ensure the batter sticks well.
🌡️ Maintain oil temperature consistently between 350 and 375°F for even frying.
🍽️ Fry pieces separately to prevent them from sticking together and achieve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 ounces fish)
- Calories: 538 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1295 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg