What is the best batter for fried fish?
My favorite batter for salmon is an easy tempura batter, with only two ingredients: flour and water. Make sure the water is actually ice water to ensure crispiness after frying. Simply mix 1 cup of ice water with 1 cup of pastry flour or all-purpose flour with a fork or chopsticks. Only roughly mix or the batter will not be airy. Do not use a whisk.