Description
Crispy Long John Silver’s Batter delivers golden, restaurant-style seafood perfection right in your kitchen. Maritime flavors and light, crunchy coating invite home cooks to create classic fried seafood with professional-grade simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 cup club soda (cold)
Instructions
- Assemble the dry mixture in a spacious bowl by combining flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, baking soda, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk thoroughly until ingredients are uniformly blended.
- Slowly introduce cold club soda into the dry mixture, continuously whisking to prevent lumps and ensure a silky smooth consistency.
- Allow the batter to rest for 2-3 minutes, which helps develop its texture and coating potential.
- Prepare your protein by gently dipping fish, shrimp, or chicken into the batter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F. Maintain this temperature for optimal crispy results.
- Carefully lower battered items into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each piece for 3-4 minutes, rotating once to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer fried items to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, allowing them to drain and maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately while hot and crunchy, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce or side dish.
Notes
- Club soda acts as a secret weapon, creating an incredibly light and airy batter that ensures maximum crispiness without heaviness.
- Chilling your mixing bowl and whisking ingredients thoroughly prevents lumps, guaranteeing a smooth, professional-quality coating.
- Temperature control is crucial – maintain consistent 350°F oil to achieve golden-brown perfection without absorbing excess grease.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends for those with dietary restrictions, keeping the same technique for equally crispy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg