- Ingredients:
Vegetable Oil (for frying): 8 cups
All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
Sugar: 2 teaspoons
Salt: 2 teaspoons
Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
Onion Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Club Soda: 16 ounces
Cod or White Fish (cut into 3-ounce pieces): 2 pounds
Cooking Instructions:
Preheat 8 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F in a fryer or a heavy pot.
Mix flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion salt, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
Gradually add club soda to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until the batter foams.
Dip the fish slices into the batter, ensuring an even coat.
Carefully lower the coated fish into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the batter turns golden and the fish floats.
Remove and drain the fish on a wire rack.