How To Make Fish Fried Extra Krispy

Ingredients:

Fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or catfish) – around 4 pieces.
1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
1 cup cornstarch (makes it extra crispy!)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp paprika or cayenne pepper (for a hint of spice, optional)
1 cup cold club soda or cold water (club soda makes it extra light and crispy!)
Oil (vegetable or canola) for frying

Instructions :

Preparation: Pat dry the fish fillets using paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps to get a crispier finish. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
Dredging Flour: On a shallow plate, spread out 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika/cayenne. Mix well. Slowly pour in the cold club soda or water while whisking, to create a smooth batter. You’re aiming for a pancake batter consistency. If it’s too thick, add a bit more liquid. If too runny, add a bit more cornstarch.
Heat Oil: In a large….