Description
A delicious recipe for crispy beer battered fish, perfect for frying enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold beer (lager or pale ale)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into serving-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually add the cold beer to the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly thick. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.
- In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Dip each piece of fish into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fish and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the crispy beer battered fish hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to the batter.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, mix in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or paprika to the dry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg