Print

Batter Dipped Fried Fish Best Crispy Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Batter Dipped Fried Fish is a crispy golden seafood recipe made with flaky fish fillets coated in seasoned batter and fried until crunchy. Perfect for family dinners, fish fry nights, or homemade fish and chips.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cold beer or sparkling water
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pat fish dry.
  2. Heat oil to 350°F.
  3. Mix dry batter ingredients.
  4. Add cold liquid and whisk smooth.
  5. Dip fish in batter.
  6. Fry until golden and cooked through.
  7. Drain on rack.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use cold batter.
  • Do not crowd pan.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Best with cod or haddock.
  • Use rack for draining.
  • Oil temperature matters.
  • Great with tartar sauce.
  • Reheat in oven.
  • Thaw frozen fish fully.

Nutrition