Description
Paula Deen’s crispy batter recipe delivers golden, crunchy perfection for deep-fried delights. Cooks seeking irresistible texture and flavor will love this classic Southern technique that elevates ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) frymax palm oil, for frying
- 50 g (1.76 oz) plain flour
- 50 g (1.76 oz) cornflour
- 50 g (1.76 oz) rice flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 5–10 degrees cold water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt, then gradually whisk in cold water until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes to allow ingredients to integrate fully.
- Oil Heating: Fill a deep saucepan with Frymax palm oil or vegetable oil. Heat to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit), creating an ideal frying environment with consistent temperature.
- Coating and Frying: Dust ingredients with rice flour to enhance batter adhesion. Dip each piece into the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off. Gently lower into hot oil, ensuring complete submersion. Rotate periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and even cooking.
- Finishing Touches: Remove fried items when they reach a rich, golden color using a slotted spoon. Drain on absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while maintaining maximum crispiness and temperature.
Notes
- Maximize Batter Smoothness: Whisk ingredients vigorously and let rest for 20 minutes to eliminate lumps and develop a silky texture.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain oil at exactly 180°C (350°F) for perfect crispiness, using a kitchen thermometer to ensure consistent results.
- Rice Flour Secret: Dust ingredients lightly with rice flour before battering to create an extra-crispy, non-greasy exterior that clings perfectly.
- Quick Serving Strategy: Remove fried items immediately, drain on paper towels, and serve hot to preserve maximum crunchiness and optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg