Crispy coatings add a delightful crunch and golden-brown finish to a variety of dishes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, mastering the art of creating crispy coatings can elevate your culinary skills and impress your family and friends. This article presents a collection of three versatile and flavorful crispy coating recipes that cater to different preferences and cuisines.
1. **Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken Coating**: This Southern-inspired recipe yields juicy and tender chicken pieces with a crispy, golden-brown crust. Buttermilk marinade infuses the chicken with flavor and helps create a moist interior, while the seasoned flour coating ensures a crispy exterior.
2. **Panko-Crusted Fish and Chips Coating**: This British classic gets a modern twist with flaky fish fillets coated in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. The result is a light and airy coating that stays crispy even after frying, perfectly complementing the delicate flavor of the fish.
3. **Crispy Coconut Shrimp Coating**: Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this delectable recipe. Succulent shrimp are coated in a mixture of coconut flakes, breadcrumbs, and spices, then fried until golden brown. The crispy coating adds a delightful texture and a hint of sweetness to the shrimp, making them perfect for appetizers or main courses.
These crispy coating recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With a little practice, you'll be able to create restaurant-quality crispy coatings at home, transforming ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces.
CRISPY BATTER THAT STAYS CRISPY (FOR A LONG TIME)
Crispy Batter that Stays Crispy-Super simple recipe to get a crispy batter that stays crispy for a long time. All the tips you need to know. A gluten-free version of the batter is included.
Provided by Marvellina
Categories How To
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the flour/starch, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to mix everything. Only prepare your batter when you are ready to fry your food.
- Pour about 1 1/2 to 2-inch of oil into a stainless steel pot or Dutch oven. Preheat the oil to 330 F. It helps if you have deep-fryer thermometer if not, dip a stick end of wooden spatula, bamboo skewer, or chopsticks into the oil. If there are steady bubbles around it, the oil is most likely more than 330 F, but the temperature will drop once you put in the things you are going to fry. As long as it doesn't bubble vigorously, if it is, lower the heat a bit and test again
- Pour in the ice cold water into the flour mixture and use a chopstick to stir. Do not over stir with all-purpose flour. It's okay to have some lumps in the batter. If you over mix the flour batter, it will turn out gummy and absorbs too much oil. If you are preparing gluten-free batter, this is not an issue because cornstarch doesn't have gluten in it
- Coat the food with the batter and fry the food. Another important note is not to overcrowd and frying too many. If you lower the oil temperature too much, the batter will be greasy, soggy, and almost definitely will not stay crispy (if at all). This step is to cook the food inside the batter. Depending on what you are frying, follow the instruction on the time
- Remove from the oil to a rack. Let them cool down for at least 10 minutes before you go for the second frying. You can even stop at this step if you are prepping ahead. Keep the half-fried food in the fridge and do the second frying just right before serving, whenever that is
- Remove any crumbs from the oil and bring it back up to hot again over high heat. This time we need about 375 F. Use a thermometer if you have one. If you don't have one, again, use the stick end of wooden spatula, bamboo skewer or chopstick to test the oil. The bubbles will be steady. When it's ready, fry the food for the second time. This round should be quicker. The food will turn golden brown too. This step is to crisp up the food further
- Place the fried food on a rack set on a baking sheet. You can keep the rest warm in an oven at around 200 F and serve when you are done with frying all
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SHAKE AND BAKE
How to Make the best Homemade Shake and Bake! No need to buy it from the store any longer -this is cheaper and there's no trans fats or hydrogenated oils in this recipe!
Provided by Karlynn Johnston
Categories supper
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients into a large plastic bag that seals. Seal the bag and shake the ingredients until combined.Use for chicken and pork!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 698 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE CRISPY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
My family loves French fries and with 4 children the bag fries from the store just weren't enough and became too expensive. So I tried batter - after all it makes chicken, shrimp, and onion rings crispy so why not potatoes. Now even my husband can't get enough of these French fries. They even stay crispy when you reheat in the microwave.
Provided by Cassie
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
- Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 751 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
FISH COATING MIX
This recipe is so simple and quick to make, especially if the coating is made ahead and stored in the freezer.
Provided by Elcowgirl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients. This may be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Mix before using to redistribute the seasonings.
- To make fried fish; dip fish in buttermilk, then roll in coating mix. Heat approximately 3" oil in a large skillet to 375°F Fry one piece at a time until golden brown, 4-6 minutes.
HOMEMADE SHAKE AND BAKE MIXTURE
Various seasonings enhance this homemade crumb mixture for coating and baking chicken. Use this like you would use the store-bought stuff. This in just as good, to me and my family!
Provided by sal
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag combine the crumbs, oil, salt, paprika, celery salt, pepper, garlic salt, minced garlic, minced onion, basil, parsley and oregano. Seal bag and shake all ingredients together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1938 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
DELICIOUS COATING MIX FOR CHICKEN
This is a great chicken coating mix, it taste almost the same as Shake and Bake! When I made this I use seasoned salt but that is optional. For a kick, add in some cayenne pepper! If desired you reduce the salt slightly
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 1m
Yield 4 1/4 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag combine the oil with all remaining ingredients; seal the bag and shake vigorously.
- Remove half or more of the mixture for another time and store tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
- Add in desired amount of chicken pieces; shake to coat.
- Place on a greased baking sheet in a 425 oven for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 1839.1, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 4
Tips:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal binding and a smooth batter.
- Use a separate bowl for dry and wet ingredients to ensure proper mixing and avoid lumps.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- For a crispier coating, double-coat your food by dipping it in the batter, then the bread crumbs, and then back into the batter.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture and prevent soggy coating.
- Use a wire rack to drain excess oil after frying to keep the coating crispy.
- Serve the fried food immediately for maximum crispiness.
Conclusion:
Creating a homemade crispy coating mix is a versatile and rewarding culinary skill. With simple ingredients and a few techniques, you can achieve a golden-brown, flavorful, and crispy coating that enhances any dish. Experiment with various herbs, spices, and seasonings to create unique and delicious flavor combinations. Whether you're frying chicken, fish, vegetables, or tofu, this homemade coating mix will elevate your meals to a whole new level of crispy enjoyment.
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