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How to Make Long John Silver’s Batter
A halal-friendly version of Long John Silver’s iconic batter, delivering a light, crispy, and golden coating that elevates fried fish and chicken with restaurant-quality flavor and texture. Quick to prepare and perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Prep Time10minutes mins
Cook Time10minutes mins
Total Time25minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: AI Generator
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil recommended)
Your choice of fish fillets or chicken pieces, cleaned and patted dry
Instructions
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
Pour in cold water gradually while whisking to avoid lumps
Pat dry fish or chicken pieces to ensure batter adherence
Dip pieces into batter, allowing excess to drip off
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a skillet or fryer
Fry ingredients in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until golden
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately
Notes
Use ice-cold water to enhance batter crispness Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain texture Fish or chicken can be substituted with halal-certified options as preferred
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