Beer Batter Fish Made Great

This beer-battered fish is a great recipe and very easy to make. We often fish all day with friends, and then cook the fish afterwards out on deck. Yummy and great! Satisfy your fried food cravings with this irresistible beer-battered fish recipe. 

Beer Batter for Fish  

To make the beer batter for fish, you’ll need the following ingredients: salt and pepper, flour, garlic powder, paprika, an egg, and (of course!) a can or bottle of beer. 

Best Fish for Frying  

The best fish for frying is white, neutral-flavored, and lean. This recipe calls for cod, which is mild and has a sturdy texture that stands up well to the hot oil. 

Best Beer for Beer Batter  

You can use any beer you have on hand. The yeast in the beer acts like yeast in bread, making the batter thin and puffy. 

• Just make sure your beer is extra cold — when the cold batter hits the hot oil, the reaction ensures the coating is nice and crispy when it comes out of the fryer.

How Long to Fry Fish  

In a deep fryer with oil heated to 365 degrees, the beer-battered cod filets should be perfectly cooked after about 2 minutes on each side. 

How to Store Beer-Battered Fish  

Store the beer-battered fish in an airtight container lined with paper towels in the refrigerator for up to four days. 

Ingredients 

• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

• 8 (4 ounce) fillets cod

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder or to taste

• 2 tablespoons paprika or to taste

• 2 teaspoons salt or to taste

• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper or to taste

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, or as needed

Directions

1.  Gather all ingredients.

2.  Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse cod fillets, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add egg and stir well to combine. Gradually mix in enough beer to make a thin batter.

4.  Dip cod fillets into the batter to coat. Carefully lower fillets, one at a time, into the hot oil.

5.  Fry several fillets at a time, turning once, until cooked through and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

6.  Drain on paper towels. Repeat to cook the remaining fillets. Serve warm.

[Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20107/beer-batter-fish-made-great/]