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Very close-up image of battered fish pieces frying in hot oil, golden and crispy, in a deep pot on a marble surface

Long John Silver Batter Hack

Make ultra crispy, golden fried fish just like Long John Silver’s at home! Light, airy batter with perfectly seasoned crunch. Ready in minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Deep Fryer or Heavy Pot
  • Thermometer
  • Tongs or Slotted Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 8 cups Vegetable Oil for deep frying
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 16 ounces Club Soda cold
  • 2 pounds Cod or White Fish Fillets cut into 3 oz pieces
Keyword battered fish, crispy fish, easy fish recipe, fried fish, long john silver batter hack, seafood