Fish Stick Batter
Transform your homemade fish sticks into crispy, golden perfection with this easy and flavorful Fish Stick Batter recipe! Crafted with a blend of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, this batter achieves the perfect balance of lightness and crunch. Infused with the warm, smoky notes of paprika and the savory kick of garlic powder, it adds an irresistible flavor to every bite. The addition of cold water ensures a delightfully crisp texture, while a touch of vegetable oil provides even frying. Simple to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile batter is perfect for coating any fish of your choice, making it a must-have for family dinners or seafood appetizers. Whether deep-fried or pan-fried, these fish sticks are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 0.75 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg until it is well mixed.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the beaten egg, cold water, and vegetable oil.
Gently whisk the ingredients together until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the batter.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to ensure the ingredients are fully hydrated and to allow the baking powder to activate.
Dip the fish pieces (cut to desired size for fish sticks) into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
Proceed to fry the fish sticks as per your desired cooking method (typically deep-fried or pan-fried) until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 395 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*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.
