Long John Silver’s Batter Recipe
Learn how to make Long John Silver’s famous batter at home with this easy recipe. Crispy, golden-brown fried fish that’s perfect for a seafood dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Batter:
- Vegetable Oil (for frying): 8 cups
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Onion Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Club Soda: 16 ounces
Fish:
- Cod or White Fish (cut into 3-ounce pieces): 2 pounds
Instructions
- Preheat the oil: Preheat 8 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F in a fryer or a heavy pot.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Add club soda: Gradually add club soda to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until the batter foams.
- Coat the fish: Dip the fish slices into the batter, ensuring an even coat.
- Fry the fish: Carefully lower the coated fish into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the batter turns golden and the fish floats.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried fish and drain on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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