Name: Authentic German Backfisch Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or pollock), cut into 4 strips; 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional); 1 large egg; 1 cup (240ml) cold sparkling water or beer; 1 liter (approx. 4 cups) vegetable or canola oil, for frying; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup tartar sauce, for serving

Backfisch 🇩🇪 Germany

Deep-fried fish, typically served with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce.

German Fried

Made with

White fish batter and lemon wedge

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