Description
Bring restaurant-quality crunch to your home kitchen with this Best Long John Silver’s Batter recipe. This ultra-crispy, golden coating is perfect for fish, chicken, shrimp, and more. Made with pantry staples and a few pro techniques, it recreates the signature flavor and texture of Long John Silver’s fried classics. Whether you’re planning a quick dinner, searching for delicious fish fry ideas, or exploring new food ideas, this easy recipe delivers a satisfying, crunchy bite every time. It’s a great option for easy dinner nights, comfort food cravings, or fun weekend meals.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup corn starch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup cold water
1 egg
Oil for deep frying
Fish fillets or chicken tenders, patted dry
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper until evenly combined.
2. Gradually pour in cold water while whisking gently to form a smooth batter. Add the egg for extra richness if desired. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C), checking with a thermometer for accuracy.
4. Pat your fish or chicken dry thoroughly to ensure the batter sticks.
5. Dip each piece into the batter, allow excess to drip off, and gently place into hot oil.
6. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a rack lined with paper towels.
8. Optionally, double fry for 30–60 seconds for extra crunch.
9. Serve immediately with sides like tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or fries.
Notes
Use cold water or beer to help create a light, airy texture in the batter.
Avoid overmixing — a few small lumps are good and improve crispiness.
Keep oil at a steady 350°F for even cooking and perfect golden brown results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (battered fish)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg