Lemon-Battered Fish | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup lemon juice, divided
• 2 pounds perch or walleye fillets, cut into serving-sized pieces
• neutral-flavored oil, to taste
• lemon wedges, optional, to taste, for serving