Description
Golden, crispy, and utterly irresistible—there’s nothing quite like the famous batter that coats Long John Silver’s fish and chicken. This copycat recipe brings that crave-worthy crunch right to your kitchen, letting you enjoy the signature taste any time you want. Whether you’re making a quick breakfast, planning an easy dinner, or just craving comfort food, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a healthy snack or dinner idea that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cold club soda (or seltzer water)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat fish fillets, chicken tenders, or shrimp completely dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, and paprika if using.
3. Pour in cold club soda and stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5. Dip fish, chicken, or shrimp in batter, letting excess drip off.
6. Fry in hot oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure the club soda is ice cold for the crispiest batter.
Don’t overcrowd the frying pan; fry in batches for best results.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch, and reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 ounces cooked fish/chicken per serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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