Arthur Treacher's Fish Batter

Classic Arthur Treacher's-style fish fillets coated in a light pancake-mix batter with club soda — crispy golden fish with a tender, flaky interior.

AmericanSeafoodEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 3 lb fish fillets (cod, haddock, or similar)
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour (for initial dusting)
  • 3 cup pancake mix
  • 3 cup club soda
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp seasoned salt
  • 6 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Moisten fish fillets slightly. Dip each piece lightly in all-purpose flour, then shake off excess. Place on waxed paper and let air-dry 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk the pancake mix with club soda until it reaches buttermilk consistency — pourable but not too thin. Beat in onion powder and seasoned salt.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a heavy saucepan to 425°F (220°C).

  4. 4

    Dip each floured fillet into the batter and carefully drop into the hot oil. Fry about 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a baking sheet in a 325°F (165°C) oven to keep warm while frying remaining batches. Serve immediately.

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