Long John Silvers Deep Fry Batter

How many times have you gone to a new restaurant and tried a dish that inspired you to recreate at home? There are tons of knock-off recipes out there and most of them taste very similar to the real thing. Enjoy a night out in the comfort of your own home with our Long John Silvers Deep Fry Batter.

What is the best option for meat/fish to achieve the best flavor?

The great thing about frying is people have found endless ways to crisp up an array of foods. There is no wrong option for this savory batter. The first option would be any type of fish filet you prefer. Make sure it is a thicker slice so the fish does not dry out during the frying process.  Runner up would be chicken breast, thighs, legs, or wings. If you are using breast just make sure to cut it in half if it’s a super large piece. The bigger the piece the longer it takes to cook and it may cook unevenly in the oil. Using chicken tenders is a great option to ensure perfect browning and that delicious taste we know and love. 

Have you tried frying other types of food in this batter?

As we mentioned previously, the frying recipes have become endless. If you have ever been to a county or state fair then you have noticed rows of stands frying all your favorite desserts. Deep-fried Oreos, brownies, vegetables even butter and ice cream! The ginger ale is very subtle in this batter but adds the fix you need for extra crispy results. You can get creative and fry really anything with this batter. Just make sure to double-check frying times before you drop your fried goodies in so nothing burns or becomes dry. 

This recipe is a great way to have a fun night of making memories with friends or family. Once your friends try your recipe they are going to want to try it for themselves. What are you going to fry first with this recipe? Leave us a comment in the section below. We love hearing your stories!

Grocery List:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups ginger ale

Heated for one minute in the microwave

How to make Long John Silvers Deep Fry Batter:

Step 1: Grab a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt

Step 2: Pour in the heated ginger ale and mix together until everything is fully combined

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Step 3: Choose your favorite meat and coat it in the batter

Step 4: Preheat a deep frying pan with enough oil to fully cover the meat to 350 degrees F

Check temperature before adding in meat or dropping a tiny bit of the batter to see if it immediately sizzles

Step 5: Let meat/fish sit in the batter for a few minutes and make sure each piece is fully coated before adding to the fryer

Step 6: Deep fry in canola oil till golden brown. Flip over after 3-5 minutes depending on your meat/fish choice for even crispiness

Serve hot,

ENJOY!

Long John Silvers Deep Fry Batter

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

4.41 from 5 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups ginger ale
• Heated for one minute in the microwave

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Instructions

• Grab a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
• Pour in the heated ginger ale and mix together until everything is fully combined
• Choose your favorite meat and coat it in the batter
• Preheat a deep frying pan with enough oil to fully cover the meat to 350 degrees F
  Check temperature before adding in meat or dropping a tiny bit of the batter to see if it immediately sizzles
• Let meat/fish sit in the batter for a few minutes and make sure each piece is fully coated before adding to the fryer
• Deep fry in canola oil till golden brown. Flip over after 3-5 minutes depending on your meat/fish choice for even crispiness
• Serve hot,
• Enjoy

Author: Laura

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