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Crispy Battered Gluten-Free Fried Fish

Crispy Battered Gluten-Free Fried Fish That Everyone Will Love

This Crispy Battered Gluten-Free Fried Fish features a light, airy batter that's perfectly crunchy, making it a must-try for seafood lovers and those on gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish (Cod or Tilapia)
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Almond or rice flour can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for airy batter.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Or swap with cayenne for spice.
  • 1 cup Sparkling Water or Club Soda For batter airiness.
For Frying
  • 4 cups Oil for Frying (Canola or Vegetable) High smoke point preferred.

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • Slotted spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
  2. In a bowl, mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Gradually add sparkling water while whisking to form a smooth batter.
  4. Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels to ensure batter sticks.
  5. Coat each fish fillet in batter, letting excess drip off.
  6. Fry the battered fish in hot oil for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove fish with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve the crispy fried fish hot with a dipping sauce or coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, maintain oil temperature and avoid frying too many pieces at once.

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