Beer Battered Fish
Beer Battered Fish is a homemade beer batter that you dredge white fish in and deep fry or pan fry in a skillet. Crispy light breading with a flakey and moist fish inside. A fantastic fish and chips recipe.
Servings 2 pounds fish
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fish fillets I used cod
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 12- ounce beer light or pale ale style
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole spice
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons water optional
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet to 365-375 degrees.
- Pat dry your fish with a paper towel. Then lightly season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl add your flour, cornstarch, creole, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Stir in the beer mixing well. If the batter seems too thick add a teaspoon of water a time till it reaches a thinner consistency.
- Dip your dried fish into the fish batter and carefully place in the hot oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked and the batter is golden brown.
- If you are pan-frying the fish flip it once so the batter on both sides fully cooks.
- Serve up your beer-battered fish with chips, coleslaw, or any other of your favorite side dishes.
Notes
To reheat your fish air fry at 325, microwave, or even cook in oven till fully warmed.
Serve with your favorite sides, a drizzle of lemon juice, or even vinegar.
Place cooked cod filets on a paper towel to soak up any excess grease.
You can use any white fish you have for this recipe. Make sure to pat fish dry, or the wet batter will not stick well.
The fish needs to be fresh, if frozen allow it to fully thaw. Otherwise, the batter will break off the fish.