Main Dishesbonappetit5.0
All-Purpose Fry Batter
A 5-ingredient batter that fries up light, airy, and potato-chip crisp. Your new go-to for everything from calamari to onion rings to kale chips.
👥 2 Servings👤 Shilpa Uskokovic📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Vigorously whisk 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, ¾ cup (107 g) rice flour, ½ tsp. baking powder, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large bowl to combine. Pour in one 12-oz. can seltzer, whisking constantly to ensure a lump-free batter.
(125 g) all-purpose flour1 cup12-oz. can seltzer1
2
Pour vegetable oil (for frying; about 11 cups) into a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot to come 2" up sides. Heat over medium-high until a thermometer, preferably a digital instant-read, inserted into the oil registers 350°. Working in batches, dip 1 lb. food of choice into batter, gently shaking off excess. Slide into oil and cook, stirring and turning occasionally to prevent sticking, until golden brown, 4–⏱️ 8 minutes, depending on the size of your food.
(125 g) all-purpose flour1 cupVegetable oil (for frying; about 11 cups). food of choice1 lb
3
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer food to a large plate or rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels and let drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt while still hot. Do ahead: Dry ingredients for batter can be combined 3 months ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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