Foryoueats: Classic Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches With Lettuce And Tomato

Ingredients

• Peanut, vegetable, or canola oil, for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (4 1/2 ounces; 130g), divided
• 1/4 cup cornstarch (1 ounce; 30g)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Large pinch paprika
• 4 large soft-shell crabs, preferably jumbo or “whale” size, cleaned
• 6 ounces (175ml) light beer
• 4 toasted soft burger buns
• Mayonnaise, tartar sauce , or remoulade , for serving
• Shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce, for serving
• Thinly sliced tomato, for serving