Crispy Long John Silver’s-Style Batter
Golden, crunchy, and perfectly light—this copycat Long John Silver’s batter brings that iconic fast-food texture right to your kitchen. Ideal for fish or chicken, it fries up with a delicate crisp that clings beautifully. Get ready to make your fryer sing!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5–7 mins per batch
- Total Time: 10–15 mins
Ingredients
Scale
3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp Cornstarch
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
3/4 cup Water
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
Add Water: Pour in water gradually, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
Coat the Protein: Dip fish or chicken fillets into the batter, fully covering each piece.
Fry It Up: Deep fry in hot oil (about 350°F/175°C) until beautifully golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g