Crunchy Batter Fried Fish (No Beer)

Step 1

Mix together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Stir in enough club soda to make a batter about the consistency of thin pancake batter. You don't want it too thick, just thick enough to nicely coat a spoon.

Step 3

Season the batter to taste if desired with seasoning of your choice. I suggest Old Bay, Lemon Pepper seasoning, or seasoned salt. set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, mix together remaining 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F Use a candy thermometer if you need to. Oil in pan should be about 3" to 4" deep.

Step 6

Cut fish into portion sizes and remove any pin bones, and pat dry.

Step 7

Dredge the fish in the dry flour/cornstarch mixture. Shake off any excess.This allows the batter to stick to the fish.

Step 8

Dip dredged fish into batter allowing any excess to drip off before carefully adding the fish to the hot oil.

Step 9

Cook the fish one or two pieces at a time until golden brown.

Step 10

Drain on paper towels or better yet, on a cake cooling rack set up over paper towels.

Step 11

Serve while hot.