Long John Silver's Batter Recipe
Looking for the perfect Long John Silver's batter recipe? We've got you covered. This easy recipe is perfect for fried fish or chicken.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 pound fish filets
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- ¾ cup club soda
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- For the dry batter, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Then, add the sugar.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Add the club soda.
- Coat your fish (or chicken) with the dry batter and let it sit in the mixing bowl for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a skillet.
- Transfer your battered fish to the skillet and fry until golden brown.
- Use paper towels to dry the fried batter.
Video
Notes
- Club soda — Whether you’ll be going with club soda as specified in the original Long John Silver’s chicken fish batter recipe, or you’ll be substituting it with water, make sure that you’ll be using a cold liquid.
- Drain it — You might have noticed something about draining the fried batter, which is a crucial part of the recipe. Otherwise, your batter will be wet and bland.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Long John Silver's Batter Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
474
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
22
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
118
mg
5
%
Potassium
297
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
139
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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