Few dishes can match the simple perfection of fried fish — golden brown on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. It’s the kind of comfort food that works for everything from casual family dinners to seaside get-togethers. With the right seasoning, batter, and frying technique, you can create fish that rivals your favorite restaurant — right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 1½ lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or snapper)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or cold beer for beer-battered style)
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)
- Lemon wedges, for serving