Long John Silvers Fish Batter (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Batter Ingredients
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2 cups flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 teaspoons sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon onion salt
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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16 ounces club soda
→ Frying and Fish
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8 cups vegetable oil
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2 pounds cod or other white fish, sliced into 3-ounce pieces
# Instructions:
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Heat about 8 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion salt, paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
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Add the club soda to the dry ingredients and stir as the batter foams.
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Coat the fish pieces with the batter before frying.
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Drop the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the batter is golden and the fish pieces float to the top.
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Drain the cooked fish on a wire rack.
# Notes:
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Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for an optimal result. Fluctuating temperatures can lead to uneven cooking.
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Use the dip and lift technique to help the batter adhere better to the fish.
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Only mix soda with dry ingredients when ready to fry to retain carbonation for the light batter texture.