Gluten Free Fish Batter for Fish & Chips

This gluten free fish batter recipe from Donna Washburn and Heather Butt’s Easy Everyday Gluten-Free Cooking cookbook is my favorite recipe out of the three that their publishers, Robert Rose recently contributed to this blog. It creates a super light and crisp batter anyone would enjoy, gluten free or not. In addition, it happens to be dairy-free, as well. Be sure to check out their other two recipes, Gluten Free Mediterranean Focaccia and Gluten Free Blueberry Peach Crisp. Meanwhile, stay tuned in Saturday for a chance to win a copy of Easy Everyday Gluten-Free Cooking and my review.

Fried Fish in Gluten Free Fish Batter

Yield: Makes 4 servings

The crisp, light, gluten free fish batter satisfies the craving for fish and chips. Treat yourself.

Ingredients:

2 egg whites (2)
1/3 cup cornstarch (75 mL)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (2 mL)
1 lb. fish fillets, such as sole, haddock or tilapia (500 g)
1/4 cup sweet rice flour (50 mL)
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Preheat oil in deep fryer or wok to 350°F (180°C).
In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Sift cornstarch and paprika over beaten egg whites. With a rubber spatula, fold in. Set aside.
Rinse fillets under cold running water and pat dry. Dredge in sweet rice flour. Dip into prepared batter to generously coat, leaving as much batter on the fish as possible.
Deep-fry fish for 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until coating is crisp and the fish is fork-tender. Drain on paper towels.

Tips

Don’t omit the paprika — it helps the batter to lightly brown.

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julie cottrill says:

July 14, 2015 at 12:52 am

i noticed that it has egg whites in it so i am going to try egg replacer instead of the egg whites
Julie
Alesha says:

March 10, 2015 at 9:24 am

I actually liked this, but ended up adding water to it to stretch for my last filet. I liked it better that way. It was thinner, but it got crispy and delicious. The others were more cake-y and spongy. With the water it was browned and crispy. Thanks for the start I'll keep experimenting.
- Gluten Free Recipes says:
  
  March 10, 2015 at 10:04 am
  
  Alesha,
  
  Thanks for leaving feedback.
  
  If you use sparkling water, it will turn out even crispier! Better yet, try a gluten free beer batter - http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/gluten-free-onion-rings/. It's simply incredible!
  
  Enjoy,
  Carla
Gluten Free Recipes says:

November 11, 2014 at 5:32 pm

Facebook Comment - November 11, 2014,

"This is really good. I make it often now."

~E.A.R.
CA says:

June 1, 2014 at 4:14 pm

Can I use peanut oil instead of vegetable oil? Thanks.
- Gluten Free Recipes says:
  
  June 1, 2014 at 5:24 pm
  
  CA,
  
  If you use unrefined peanut oil, it may only be heated up to 320 degrees F. However, refined peanut oil may be heated to up to 450 degrees.
  
  Carla
Linda S. Steinberg says:

March 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm

Recipe for fried fish GF looks great. I have company tomorrow, and want to fix it, but I am the one that is GF. Thanks for the recipe!!
- Gluten Free Recipes says:
  
  March 15, 2014 at 11:28 pm
  
  Hi Linda,
  
  I always suggest trying a recipe prior to serving it to company. I hope it turns out well for you.
  
  Carla
michelle says:

March 3, 2014 at 4:49 pm

Can egg be subbed?
- Gluten Free Recipes says:
  
  March 3, 2014 at 5:38 pm
  
  Hi Michelle,
  
  Please see this link and look for the Egg Substitutes section - http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/gluten-free-substitutes/.
  
  Thanks,
  Carla
Jen says:

December 13, 2013 at 9:50 am

Can this batter be used with chicken? Or would the chicken take to long to cook requiring the batter to be fried to long? I love fish batter but not fish. LOL
- Gluten Free Recipes says:
  
  March 3, 2014 at 11:37 pm
  
  Jen,
  
  I am sorry that I missed your question. This should work fine for chicken, as well, though you may need to fry it loner.
- Esther says:
  
  March 3, 2014 at 7:32 pm
  
  I think the rice flour would burn w/chicken. You could prob use the same measurement with almond or coconut flour...any other GF flour you like the taste. Have you ever used crushed pork rinds for oven baked chicken?