Ingredients:<\/p>\n
\u00be cup all-purpose (plain) flour
\n2 tablespoons cornstarch
\n\u00bd teaspoon baking powder
\n\u00bd teaspoon salt
\n\u00bc teaspoon black pepper (optional)
\n\u00be cup cold sparkling water (or cold regular water)
\nIce cubes (for chilling the batter bowl, optional)
\nInstructions:<\/p>\n
Prepare the Batter Mix
\nIn a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
\nAdd Cold Water
\nGradually pour in the cold sparkling water while whisking constantly until you get a smooth, slightly thick batter. The batter should coat the back of a spoon. Don\u2019t overmix \u2014 a few small lumps are fine.
\nChill (Optional but Recommended)
\nPlace the batter bowl over a second bowl filled with a few ice cubes to keep it cold while you prepare your ingredients for frying. A cold batter helps make the coating extra crispy.
\nDip and Fry
\nHeat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350\u2013375\u00b0F (175\u2013190\u00b0C). Dip your desired food (fish, shrimp, chicken tenders, onion rings, zucchini, etc.) into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then carefully place it in the hot oil.
\nCook Until Golden
\nFry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown and crispy \u2014 usually 3\u20135 minutes, depending on the size and type of food.
\nDrain and Serve
\nRemove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with dipping sauces of your choice.
\nTips:<\/p>\n
Sparkling water gives a lighter, crispier result. You can also use beer for a beer batter variation.
\nAvoid letting the batter sit too long before frying \u2014 freshness matters for crispiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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