The Best All Purpose Deep Fry Batter

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all dry ingredients , except the extra flour , whisk together

2. 2

   Add beer and only mix lightly

3. 3

   Do not over mix

4. 4

   If there are flour lumps just squish with the back of a spoon

5. 5

   You want the mix to be blended but not overmixed as it will not 'puff up' when deep-frying

6. 6

   For fish , shrimp , and 'meaty or wet' items i usually towel dry them and dredge them in the additional flour

7. 7

   Then dip and cover in mixture

8. 8

   Let the excess drip off and when putting any item in the deep fryer -- use tongs

9. 9

   And dip whatever you are deep frying in the oil for about 10 seconds , then release

10. 10

    This prevents the food from sticking to the bottom of the fryer

11. 11

    When it comes to fish or something long or big -- i just put the first inch or 2 in and let it bubble for a few seconds so that i know it won't sink to the bottom and stick

12. 12

    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder.