Dairy-Free Crispy Fish Bites
Indulge in the golden crunch and tender flakiness of these Dairy-Free Crispy Fish Bites, a delightful twist on a comfort food classic. Perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of black pepper, these bite-sized morsels are coated in a light, airy batter made with corn flour, rice flour, and sparkling water for an extra crisp texture. Completely dairy-free and irresistibly crunchy, they’re fried to perfection and served with fresh parsley and tangy lemon wedges for balance. Quick to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for appetizers, casual dinners, or game day snacks. Optimize your frying technique for perfect results every time, and enjoy a dish that’s both gluten-friendly and incredibly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia)
- 100 grams Corn flour
- 50 grams Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 250 ml Sparkling water
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces, approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, and pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, combine corn flour, rice flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Gradually add the sparkling water to the flour mixture, whisking until a smooth batter forms. The batter should have a consistency similar to thick cream.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer to 180°C (350°F).
Dip each piece of fish into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off before carefully placing it into the hot oil.
Fry the fish bites in batches for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Ensure the oil returns to the right temperature between batches.
Remove the cooked fish bites from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining fish bites.
Once all the fish bites are fried and drained, serve them immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 509.6 g | 653% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3139 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 112.3 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.0 mcg | 125% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2039 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
