Are you craving a delicious, crispy, and golden-brown fried dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the basic fry batter! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this versatile batter will elevate your fried foods to perfection. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a batter that will coat your ingredients evenly, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Get ready to explore the secrets of the perfect fry batter and unlock the potential of your favorite fried dishes!
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THE BEST ALL PURPOSE DEEP FRY BATTER
We dont deep-fry a lot but when we do..we do a WHACK of stuff. I've tried numerous recipes and this by far is the cheapest, tastiest and works with everything. Fish and onion rings are phenomenol. Spices are to your own taste and can be adjusted to whatever taste you want. Believe me...I've added everything from curry to southwestern tastes, this 'basic' recipe is just a guideline to the spices and taste you are looking for. ENJOY, it's awesome.
Provided by Corilayn
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 15 pieces of fish, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all dry ingredients, except the extra flour, whisk together.
- Add beer and only mix lightly.
- DO NOT over mix. If there are flour lumps just squish with the back of a spoon.
- You want the mix to be blended but not overmixed as it will not 'puff up' when deep-frying.
- For fish,shrimp, and 'meaty or wet' items I usually towel dry them and dredge them in the additional flour.
- Then dip and cover in mixture. Let the excess drip off and when putting any item in the deep fryer -- use tongs.and dip whatever you are deep frying in the oil for about 10 seconds, then release.
- This prevents the food from sticking to the bottom of the fryer. (Took us a while to learn that technique).
- When it comes to fish or something long or big -- I just put the first inch or 2 in and let it bubble for a few seconds so that I know it won't sink to the bottom and stick. (I truly hated that with deep frying).
BASIC FRY BATTER/WING BATTER
This is a basic batter for frying all manner of foods. Also included is the ingredients needed for making a great batter for Buffalo Wings. All you have to do is add your favorite wing sauce after cooking.
Provided by Lab Chef
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together.
- Add the water and whisk until almost smooth.
- Coat food item in batter and deep fry or pan fry as normal or until golden brown.
- Wings:.
- Deep fry chicken wings for 8-10 minutes at 350F.
UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER
In the early 1950's, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish.
Provided by MargeBC
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1372.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
BATTER-FRIED FISH
Whether I'm fixing cod fillets or my husband's catch of the day, this fish fry batter makes the fish golden and crispy. Club soda gives it a different twist, and the sweet and zippy sauce complements the fish nicely. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
EASY BEER BATTER
First rule of beer batter: Beer batter is not complicated, it should only contain beer and self-raising flour. Second rule of beer batter: The beer should be cold. Third rule of beer batter: You DO NOT need to sift the flour and don't over-whisk it. A few lumps actually makes for a better texture. Fourth and most important rule of beer batter: It is important to choose the correct beer according to what you are going to cook. As any ingredient ranges in texture and taste, so does beer.
Provided by chrisBadenoch
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Whisk flour and beer together in a bowl until batter is just combined; batter will be lumpy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 797.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use cold beer or club soda in the batter to make it light and fluffy.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this will make it tough.
- Use a deep fryer or large saucepan filled with oil to fry the batter-coated food.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before adding the food, as this will help prevent the batter from sticking to the pan.
- Fry the food in small batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping too much.
- Drain the fried food on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried food immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Whether you're making onion rings, chicken wings, or fish and chips, a good fry batter is essential for creating a crispy, golden-brown coating. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can easily make a delicious fry batter at home. So next time you're in the mood for some fried food, give one of these recipes a try.
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