Fire-Wrapped Golden Fish

D&D 2024 recipe: Fire-Wrapped Golden Fish. Source: Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse. recipe type Sigil, serves 4, diet Vegan Ingredients 6 cups canola oil or corn oil Kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper Ice cubes About 1.5 cups cold tap water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1.5 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1.5 pounds firm, meaty white-fleshed fish fillets (such as halibut, tilapia, or mahi-mahi), skinned and cut into 3 by 1-inch strips 0.75 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold sparkling water Lime wedges for serving Instructions Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels and set aside. Place a wire rack on another large rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Clip a deep-fry or candy thermometer to the side of a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat and warm the canola oil to 360°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons salt, the black pepper, and ¾ teaspoon of the cayenne and stir to mix. While the oil heats, fill a large bowl one-third of the way with ice and add the tap water. In a medium bowl (preferably stainless steel), combine the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, remaining ¾ teaspoon cayenne, and ¾ teaspoon salt and whisk to incorporate. Set this bowl in the bowl of ice water to chill the flour mixture. Spread the fish on a platter or a third rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the fish all over with the seasoning mixture and set aside. When the oil is at temperature, add the sparkling water to the flour mixture and stir just until the wet and dry ingredients are mixed but still a little lumpy (do not overmix). Add six pieces of fish to the batter and coat them thoroughly. Using tongs or chopsticks, remove three pieces, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl, and slip the fish into the oil. Wait 30 seconds and repeat with the other three battered pieces. Fry until slightly puffed and golden brown, turning the pieces once or twice to promote even...