Crispy Batter Mix

How to Make the Perfect Crispy Batter Mix

There’s nothing quite like biting into perfectly crispy fried chicken, fish, or veggies—golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and crackling with flavor. The secret? 🧐 A reliable, foolproof batter that works every time.

I’ve been making this Homemade Crispy Batter Mix for years, and it never fails to deliver that crunchy, golden coating. Whether you’re whipping up fish and chips, chicken tenders, cheese curds, or even fried pickles, this easy DIY mix gives you restaurant-quality results—without breaking the bank. 🙌

📝 Why You’ll Love This Crispy Batter Mix:

✔️ Pantry-friendly ingredients
✔️ No preservatives or weird additives
✔️ Works for chicken, fish, veggies, cheese curds & more
✔️ Stores beautifully in a jar for quick use

🧂 Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, adds color & warmth)

To use:

✅ Add 3/4 cup cold water (or club soda for extra crispiness) when mixing. Stir until smooth.

🍳 How to Use Crispy Batter Mix:

1. Prepare your chicken, fish, or vegetables by patting them dry.
2. Mix the dry ingredients with cold water (or club soda) until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 350°F (175°C).
4. Dip your food into the batter, letting excess drip off.
5. Fry until golden brown, flipping as needed.
6. Drain on paper towels & serve hot.

💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Crispy Batter Mix

🧾 Total Used Cost: $0.33 per batch

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🏆 Pro Tips for the Best Crispy Batter:

✅ Use cold club soda instead of water for an ultra-light, airy crunch.
✅ Make sure your oil is hot enough—350°F is the sweet spot!
✅ Don’t overcrowd the pan; it’ll drop the oil temp and make food soggy.
✅ Let battered food sit for 1-2 minutes before frying for extra cling.

🍽️ What to Use It On:

This crispy batter mix is perfect for:

• Fish & chips
• Chicken tenders
• Onion rings
• Cheese curds
• Fried pickles
• Fried mushrooms

Honestly? It’s so versatile, you’ll find yourself using it again and again.

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Homemade Crispy Batter Mix Recipe

Budget101.com by Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

This Homemade Crispy Batter Mix creates a light, crunchy coating for chicken, fish, vegetables, cheese curds, and more.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

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  Small Mixing Bowl
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  Whisk
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  Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ ¼ cup cornstarch
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions

 

• To Prepare the Mix:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix well then transfer to an airtight jar.
  3/4 cup all-purpose flour

  1/4 cup cornstarch

  1 teaspoon baking powder

  1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  1/2 teaspoon salt

  1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  1/4 teaspoon paprika
• To Prepare the Batter:
• In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup cold water or club soda with the dry mix until smooth.
• Dip chicken, fish, or veggies into the batter, letting excess drip off.
• Fry in oil heated to 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, flipping as needed.
• Drain on paper towels; serve hot.

Equipment

Small Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Notes

Yield: ~1 1/4 cups dry mix (coats approx. 1.5 lbs of food)

📌 Storage:
Store dry mix in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Recipe Size Alteration Note

If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 466mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 25g

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💬 Final Thoughts:

There’s no need to buy pricey pre-made mixes when you can whip up this Homemade Crispy Batter Mix for pennies. Keep a jar in your pantry and enjoy fresh, crispy goodness anytime.