Batter for dry and crispy fries. Christmas is coming, and I thought of revisiting the recipe for perfect frying batter, a must-have during Christmas in my home and surely in yours too. What would Christmas be without the classic fried dishes adorning the table, starting with the appetizers? At my house, we always have fried cauliflower and artichokes in batter, and then we move on to cod, but shrimp and squid are also delicious. Try them sometime. Of course, even without waiting for Christmas, a fry every now and then is a treat, especially when you’re in the mood for something delightful to lift your spirits. Here comes this fantastic batter, made with sparkling water and flour, capable of transforming any simple ingredient into infinite goodness, from carrots to zucchini and peppers, or perhaps eggplants. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s rush to the kitchen to enjoy something truly good, and remember that eating a good fry occasionally is good for you, lifting your mood and even benefiting your health by stimulating your liver to work and stay in shape. Here you can find many ideas for Christmas Appetizers.
A few uses of batter for delicious fries.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: for 4-6 people
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Frying Batter
- 0.8 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup chilled sparkling water
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated cheese
- to taste garlic powder (optional or other spices)
Tools to Prepare Frying Batter
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
Steps to Prepare Frying Batter
1. Put the flour in a bowl. Using a fork, make a well in the center, and add part of the water. Stir with the fork until all the flour is incorporated and you have a lump-free cream.
2. Now add the rest of the water and stir again with the fork until it’s fully incorporated, getting a smooth and lump-free cream, the base of our perfect frying batter.
3. Once we have our egg-free batter base, we flavor it by adding some grated cheese, and we mix. The cheese pairs perfectly, especially with vegetables, but it’s not unwelcome with fish or chicken either, I assure you. However, you can omit it if you like.
4. Also add freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt, and mix. Depending on what we want to prepare and the flavor we want to give to our batter, we can add herbs and spices to taste, like parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, or garlic, preferably in powder form, paprika, curry, and so on.
5. Let the batter rest just enough time to prepare the frying essentials, and then proceed with cooking, dipping everything to be fried first into the batter, and then directly into the hot oil. Fry until golden and then drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.
To accompany our fries, a delicious homemade mayonnaise.
The batter should be used within the day.
The batter should be used within the day.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can you avoid frying?
If you make the batter slightly thicker, you can cook it in an air fryer or oven.
