Let excess batter drip off before frying
After dipping fish, let a few drips fall off so the coating is even and not heavy.
Lift the fish from the batter and pause briefly until only a couple drips fall. Then place into hot oil.
The short version
- Drain briefly after dipping
- Aim for full coating without runoff
What goes wrong
Frying with batter dripping heavily
Pause and let a couple drips fall before frying
Why it works
Too much batter can create a thick, heavy coating and can fry unevenly.
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