Light, crunchy, and perfect for frying anything
A great crispy batter mix is the secret behind golden, crunchy fried foods that stay crisp—not greasy. This easy, foolproof batter works beautifully for chicken, fish, shrimp, vegetables, and even onion rings. It fries up light and airy with an irresistible crunch.
Why This Batter Gets Extra Crispy
- Cornstarch reduces gluten = lighter crunch
- Cold liquid creates steam for airy bubbles
- Minimal mixing keeps the batter light
- Hot oil locks in crispness instantly
The Ultimate Crispy Batter Mix (Basic)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cold Liquid (choose one)
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- OR sparkling water (extra crisp)
- OR ice-cold club soda
How to Make It
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add cold liquid slowly, stirring gently.
- Stop mixing when just combined—lumps are good.
- Use immediately for best results.
How to Use
- Pat food very dry.
- Dip directly into batter (or lightly dust with flour first).
- Fry in oil at 175–180°C (350–360°F) until golden.
- Drain on a rack (not paper towels) to keep it crisp.
Flavor Variations (Optional)
- Chicken batter: add paprika + garlic powder
- Fish batter: add lemon zest + white pepper
- Spicy: add cayenne or chili powder
- Herby: add dried oregano or thyme
Extra-Crispy Pro Tips 🔥
- Keep batter ice-cold (even chill the bowl)
- Don’t overcrowd the fryer
- Fry in batches
- Let oil return to temperature between batches
Final Thoughts
This Crispy Batter Mix is simple, reliable, and endlessly versatile. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to heavy, greasy batters again—just light, crunchy perfection every time 🥇🍤🍗