Indulge in a culinary adventure with our crispy and flavorful Crunchy Batter Fried Fish recipes. Discover the secrets to achieving a golden-brown, perfectly crisp exterior and a tender, flaky interior. Explore variations using different types of fish, such as cod, tilapia, or catfish, and customize your batter with an array of herbs, spices, and seasonings to suit your taste preferences. Elevate your fried fish game with our unique recipes that cater to various dietary needs, including gluten-free and beer-free options. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends with this irresistible dish.
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CRISPY BATTERED HALIBUT WITH NO BEER
This crispy breaded halibut contains NO beer, but all the crunch of a beer batter. One of my favorite ways to do a fish fry, you're going to love this easy recipe!
Provided by Nicole Johnson
Categories Main Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prep your fish by removing the skin (if any) and cutting into pieces sized about as big as a deck of cards prior to mixing your batter.
- Preheat your oil as well. Ideal frying temperature is about 365. If the oil is not hot enough you'll end up with greasy fish. If it's too hot you'll burn the batter before the fish is cooked through. The batter needs to be used immediately after it's mixed. Baking powder is temperamental and doesn't wait for cold oil!
- Combine all the dry ingredients except for the bread crumbs, and stir well to evenly distribute. Stir in the cold water and immediately dip fish in the batter, and then do a quick coat in the bread crumbs and carefully put into the preheated oil.
- Cook until golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 443 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER
In the early 1950's, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish.
Provided by MargeBC
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1372.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
FRIED FISH WITH VODKA AND BEER BATTER
Heston Blumenthal, the chef at the Fat Duck near London, updated classic British fish and chips in his book "In Search of Perfection" (Bloomsbury, 2006), using a batter that includes beer and vodka. The alcohol dissolves some of the gluten proteins in the wheat flour, so the crust doesn't get tough and boils off faster than water, so the batter dries out, crisps and browns quickly, before the delicate fish inside overcooks. The coating ends up especially crunchy - with each bite, you crush many thin layers of crust.
Provided by Harold McGee
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse fish fillets, and dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper, and dust with rice flour, shaking off any extra. Set aside.
- Place a wide, deep pan over medium heat. Add oil to a depth of at least 1 1/2 inches, and bring to 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups rice flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly stir in the vodka and beer to make a batter. (Don't make batter ahead of time, or the bubbles from the lager will be lost.)
- Dip one fillet into batter to coat it completely, then lower into hot oil. Repeat with other fillets, working in batches if needed. When undersides of fillets are golden brown, after 1 or 2 minutes, turn, and brown other sides, a minute or two. Lift from oil, drain and serve.
CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH
A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
BATTER-FRIED FISH
Whether I'm fixing cod fillets or my husband's catch of the day, this fish fry batter makes the fish golden and crispy. Club soda gives it a different twist, and the sweet and zippy sauce complements the fish nicely. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CRISPY FRIED FISH
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat together egg, beer, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place cod in the bowl, and thoroughly coat with the mixture.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the cornflake crumbs and Cajun seasoning. Dip the cod in the crumb mixture, and thoroughly coat all sides.
- In a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry the fish until golden brown, and flesh is easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 832.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen fish fillets. Frozen fish should be thawed completely before frying.
- Choose a firm fish, such as cod, haddock, or tilapia. Flaky fish, such as sole or flounder, will break apart too easily.
- Cut the fish into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Make sure the batter is cold before using it. This will help the batter adhere to the fish.
- Fry the fish in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the fish until it is golden brown and flaky. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain the fish on paper towels before serving.
Conclusion:
Crunchy batter fried fish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe uses a simple batter made with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices. The fish is then coated in the batter and fried until golden brown. This recipe also includes a tartar sauce recipe that is the perfect complement to the fish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, crunchy batter fried fish is sure to please.
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