Are you craving a crispy and golden-brown fried fish, onion rings, or vegetable fritters? Look no further than this light and flavorful batter recipe. Made with a perfect blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and spices, this batter creates a delicate and airy coating that will elevate your fried dishes to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner in the kitchen, this versatile batter is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly fried fish, onion rings, and vegetable fritters with this comprehensive guide that includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.
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TEMPURA BATTERED ONION RINGS
Steps:
- Fill a large Dutch oven or fryer with oil and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Crack the egg yolk into a separate bowl and break it up with a fork. Add this to the well in the middle of the flour and slowly pour in the beer as you whisk. Gradually make wider circles with the whisk to incorporate the dry ingredients from the edges - this will minimize the chance of lumps. Continue until all the dry ingredients are mixed and the batter is of a smooth consistency.
- Take the onion rings and remove the thin membrane found between the layers; (otherwise the batter won't stick as well). In a large dish add some rice flour, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Coat each ring in the flour. Dip in the batter and fry in hot oil in batches until golden. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
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
SIMPLE BATTER FOR FISH OR VEGGIES
Just 3 ingredients, great for fish, mushrooms, onion rings etc. You can spice it up if you want, we sometimes add bay seasoning when frying fish.
Provided by Dawnab
Categories Healthy
Time 10m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Dip food into batter and fry as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 220.2, Sodium 193.1, Carbohydrate 107.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 27.2
FANTASTIC ONION RING BATTER
These are great homemade onion rings that are batter-fried rather than having a bread crumb coating. They are addictive, so be careful!
Provided by lwilliams001
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip onion rings in the batter, working in batches, until evenly coated and arrange in 1 layer on a plate.
- Fry the battered onion rings, working in batches, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer fried onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
ONION RINGS
You can rustle up these crispy bites with a few storecupboard ingredients - sparkling water is the key to a really light batter
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Side dish
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Use a fork to steady your onion. Slice the onion into rings about 1cm wide. Remove the skin and separate the rings.
- Heat the oil to 180C in a heavy-based pan - it should be no more than 1/ 3 full.
- Meanwhile put the flour and sparkling water in a bowl and season generously. Whisk together to form a batter.
- Coat a small batch of onion rings in batter. Carefully lower into the hot oil and deep-fry until crisp and golden, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a piece of kitchen towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining onion and batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.2 grams sugar, Fiber 4.8 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For a crispy batter, use cold beer or seltzer water. The carbonation will help to create a light and airy batter.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the batter tough.
- Season the batter with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Use a deep fryer or large saucepan filled with oil to fry the food. The oil should be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry the food in small batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding will cause the food to cook unevenly.
- Drain the fried food on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried food immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
This light batter is perfect for frying fish, onion rings, or vegetables. It's easy to make and produces a crispy, golden-brown coating. With a few simple tips, you can create delicious fried food that your family and friends will love.
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