Description
A crispy and versatile batter perfect for coating fish, shrimp, or chicken, offering restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, and paprika until well combined.
- Gradually add the cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip your choice of fish, shrimp, or chicken into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Carefully lower the battered food into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a mix of gluten-free flour and cornstarch. Store leftover batter in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg