Description
Battered Fried Fish is the ultimate comfort food that promises to deliver a crispy, golden-brown exterior while maintaining a moist and flaky interior. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or even entertaining guests. With a light and airy batter infused with savory spices, each bite is a delightful experience. Whether you serve it alongside classic sides like coleslaw and fries or elevate it on a mixed greens salad, this dish is sure to impress. Get ready to savor the mouthwatering flavor of homemade battered fried fish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds firm white fish (like cod or haddock)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pan to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix flour with sugar, baking powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry mixture; add eggs and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels; dip each piece in batter until fully coated.
- Carefully fry fish in hot oil for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Drain cooked fish on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg