The Best All Purpose Deep Fry Batter

By Hester

This is by far is the cheapest, tastiest and works with everything. Fish and onion rings are phenomenol. Spices are to your own taste and can be adjusted to whatever taste you want.

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash table blend seasoning
• 1 cup extra flour (for dredging)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all dry ingredients, except the extra flour, whisk together.

Add beer and mix lightly, being careful not to over mix. If there are flour lumps, squish with the back of a spoon. You want the mix to be blended, but over mixing will reduce the amount it will puff during frying.

For fish, shrimp, or other moist items I recommend towel drying them and dredging in the additional flour before coating in batter.

Dip the item you would like to fry and cover in mixture. Let the excess drip off and when putting any item in the deep fryer use tongs.and dip whatever you are deep frying in the oil for about 10 seconds, then release. This prevents the food from sticking to the bottom of the fryer.

When it comes to fish or something long or big, just put the first inch or 2 in and let it bubble for a few seconds so that it won't sink to the bottom and stick.

Allow to fry until done, time depending on the item. Remove to a plate with a paper towel on top to absorb excess oil.