Description
A light, crispy fish batter recipe made with pantry staples like flour, baking powder, and soda water. Perfect for cod, tilapia, or your favorite white fish.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup cold soda water or beer
Extra flour for dusting the fish
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
Pat fish dry and dust lightly with flour.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add cold soda water, whisking until just combined.
Heat oil to 350°F–375°F in a deep skillet.
Dip fish in batter and place into hot oil.
Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use chilled soda water or beer.
Avoid overmixing batter — a few lumps are okay.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying.
Add spices like paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg