Wave battered fish briefly in hot oil to aerate the coating
After placing battered fish in oil, gently wave it to aerate the batter so it fries lighter and floats.
Once the fish hits the oil, move it gently for a moment. This introduces aeration in the batter and helps the coating puff and stay light.
The short version
- A small wave adds aeration
- Helps the fish float and the crust stay light
What you need
- deep fryer or deep potOil at frying temperature
How to do it
- 1
Dip fish in batter and let excess drip briefly.
Watch this step - 2
Place fish into hot oil.
Watch this step - 3
Gently wave/move the fish briefly in the oil.
Be careful of splashing; keep movements small.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Dropping fish in and leaving it motionless immediately
Give it a gentle wave briefly right after it goes in
Why it works
Aeration encourages a lighter, fluffier crust rather than a dense coating.
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