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Long John Silver’s Batter

Long John Silver’s Batter is the secret to recreating that perfectly crispy and golden coating on fish, chicken, or shrimp. With its light and airy texture, this batter fries up beautifully, making it a favorite for replicating restaurant-style fried foods at home.
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Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • - 1 tsp baking powder
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 1/2 tsp sugar
  • - 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 cup cold water adjust for consistency
  • - Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • - Tongs or slotted spoon