🐟 Long John Silver’s Batter – Crispy Copycat Fish Fry Recipe

Craving that light, crunchy seafood coating from Long John Silver’s? This Long John Silver’s Batter (Copycat Recipe) gives you the same airy, crispy texture at home — perfect for fish, shrimp, or chicken. It fries up golden and shatteringly crisp every time!

Great for weekend dinners, fish fries, or when you want restaurant-style comfort food at home.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Light, airy, and ultra-crispy

• Tastes just like the restaurant version

• Perfect for fish, shrimp, or chicken

• Easy pantry ingredients

• 

• 🛒 Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp sugar

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¾ cup cold water

  👉 Optional: a splash of club soda for extra crispiness

  ---

  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder.

  2. Slowly whisk in cold water until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.

  3. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.

  4. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

  5. Dip fish fillets, shrimp, or chicken into the batter, letting excess drip off.

  6. Fry in hot oil for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.

  7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

  ---

  🧊 Storage & Tips

  • Batter is best used fresh.

  • Keep oil hot for the crispiest texture.

  • Serve with tartar sauce, coleslaw, and fries.