Long John Silver's – Batter-Dipped Fish (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 lbs fresh cod or pollock fillets
- •- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- •- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- •- 2 tbsp baking powder
- •- 1 tbsp sea salt
- •- 1 tsp white pepper
- •- 1 cup cold club soda
- •- 2 large eggs
- •- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- •- Kosher salt for finishing
Instructions
- 11. Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels. Cut into 3-inch uniform pieces.
- 22. Prepare batter by whisking flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and white pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- 33. Gradually add cold club soda and eggs, whisking until smooth and free of lumps. Batter should have consistency of thin pancake mix.
- 44. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. Use thermometer for precise temperature.
- 55. Dredge each fish piece thoroughly in batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully lower into hot oil.
- 66. Fry fish pieces in small batches, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 77. Remove with spider strainer, drain on wire rack with paper towels underneath.
- 88. Sprinkle with kosher salt immediately after removing from oil.