Homemade Long John Silver’s Batter Recipe

Recreate the iconic crispy, golden batter from Long John Silver’s right in your own kitchen! This Homemade Long John Silver’s Batter is perfect for frying fish, shrimp, chicken, or even vegetables, giving them that signature crunch we all know and love. The secret to this recipe is in the light and airy batter, which creates the perfect crispy coating for your favorite fried foods.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious batter:

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cold club soda or water (club soda is preferred for a lighter, crispier batter)
Oil for frying (vegetable oil or canola oil work best)