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Batter Dipped Fried Fish Best Crispy Easy Recipe

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Batter Dipped Fried Fish is a crispy seafood favorite made with flaky fish fillets coated in a light seasoned batter and fried until golden brown. Perfect for fish fry dinners, sandwiches, tacos, family meals, comfort food nights, or weekend seafood feasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cold beer or sparkling water
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay optional
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Tartar sauce optional

Instructions

  1. Pat fish fillets dry and cut into serving pieces if needed.
  2. Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
  3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  4. Slowly whisk in cold beer or sparkling water until smooth batter forms.
  5. Dip fish pieces into batter and let excess drip off.
  6. Carefully fry fish in batches for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Remove fish and place on a wire rack or paper towels.
  8. Season lightly with salt while hot.
  9. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Notes

  • Keep batter cold for the crispiest coating.
  • Dry fish well before dipping.
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer.
  • Use cod or haddock for classic texture.
  • Maintain oil temperature near 350°F.
  • Use sparkling water for alcohol-free batter.
  • Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
  • Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
  • Great for tacos and sandwiches too.
  • Test one piece first for timing.
  • Neutral oil works best.
  • Wire rack keeps coating crisp.

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