Crispy Batter for Chicken or Fish
- Ready In:
- 17mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons. dried dry buttermilk (optional)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)
- 3⁄4 cup water
directions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet. You'll want at least a couple inches deep of oil in the skillet. The oil should be heated to 325°F A frying thermometer is usful in keeping the oil at a constant temperature.
- Prepare your chicken or fish by cutting into thin strips, about 1/2 thick; the width is not critical. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a shallow quart container, whisk together the dry ingredients well. Stir in the water and whisk until very smooth.
- Using tongs, dip the fish or chicken pieces into the batter, covering LIGHTLY, and letting some batter drip off.
- Immediately place the fish or chicken in the preheated oil. Fry to a deep golden brown, turning once. This should take a total of 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pieces. Remove one piece and cut into it to check for doneness.
- Drain on fresh paper toweling and keep warm in a low oven till serving time - or serve immediately!
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Lise in Indiana
Otterbein, IN
<p>I've been a farm wife for more than 30 years, driving tractors and semi-trucks, and raising corn, soybeans, beef cows, and 4 daughters. We are going against big farm trends and diversifying (rather than specializing), adding laying hens, honey bees and milk goats to our farm. I have too many interests, but especially love artistic pursuits, such as pottery, painting, music, gardening,and creative cooking.</p>