Amazing Fish Batter

This fish batter recipe guarantees crispy, flavorful fried fish, and it’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients for Fish Batter

The full list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions can be found in the recipe below, but here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need:

• Flour: This simple fish batter recipe starts with all-purpose flour. 
• Milk: The proteins in milk help the batter adhere to the fish and promote browning. 
• Water: Use very cold water for the crispiest results. 
• Baking powder: Baking powder ensures a light and crispy exterior. 
• Salt: A teaspoon of salt enhances the overall flavor of the fish batter.

How to Prepare Fish Batter

Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth. That’s all there is to it! Check out the full, detailed recipe below.

What’s the Best Fish for Frying?

The ideal fish for frying should be white, mild in flavor, lean, and have a firm texture that holds up well in hot oil. Popular options include cod, haddock, tilapia, and flounder.

How to Use Fish Batter

Here’s how to use this simple fish batter:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365°F (185°C).
2. Dip fish fillets into the batter, coating them evenly.
3. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil, one at a time. Fry multiple fillets at once, turning them once, until golden brown and fully cooked, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Drain the fried fillets on paper towels.

Dinogo Community Tips and Reviews

“For that authentic, puffy fish and chips shop style, this recipe truly delivers,” says ThatchWright. “Best batter recipe I’ve ever tried for fish.”

“This makes the crispiest fried fish,” raves Mary. “My family loved it! I’ll definitely keep this as my go-to recipe for homemade fish and chips!”

“This recipe is simple and the batter sticks well to the food,” shares Julie McClure. “It turned out wonderfully crunchy. I had some extra batter, so I had fun experimenting with other ingredients from the fridge. It worked great on mushrooms, cheese chunks, and asparagus too.”

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients Needed

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup water

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt until smooth.

How to Use the Batter:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365°F (185°C).

2. Dip the fish fillets into the batter to coat them evenly.

3. Gently lower the fillets into the hot oil, one at a time. Fry several fillets at once, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

4. Drain the fried fillets on paper towels.

Note from the Editor:

According to user feedback, the amount of baking powder in this recipe has been adjusted to 1/4 teaspoon.

Nutritional Information (per serving)