Long John Silver's Fish Batter Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water Directions Sift dry ingredients. Add water and mix well. Use to coat fish or chicken filets. Cover the fish completely. Deep fry until a nice golden brown.