Fish Fry Batter Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fish Fry Batter Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by heating vegetable oil to 350°F for deep frying. Cod fillets are rinsed, cut into smaller pieces if desired, and patted dry. The batter is prepared by mixing flour with garlic powder, paprika, fine sea salt, ground black pepper, and baking soda. An egg is beaten into the dry ingredients, then light beer is gradually added to form a thin batter.
The fish pieces are first dusted lightly with flour, then dipped in the batter before frying in batches to avoid crowding. The fish is cooked until the batter turns light brown and crispy, typically 3-4 minutes per side. The result is a moist fish interior with a flavorful and crisp outer coating.
Tartar and cocktail sauces are suggested for serving, providing classic condiments that enhance the fried fish flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts vegetable oil , for frying
- 24 ounces cod cut into 8 pieces, fillets
- 1 1/2 cups flour , divided
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 12 ounces light beer
- tartar sauce
- cocktail sauce
Instructions
- Heat the 2 quarts vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F. If you don't have a deep fryer, you can heat oil in a large dutch oven or cast iron skillet, use a deep fry thermometer to measure.
- Rinse the 24 ounces cod fish fillets, cut into smaller pieces, and pat it dry. Leave whole or cut into smaller pieces (I prefer smaller pieces).
- Combine 1 cup of the flour, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon baking soda, in a shallow dish, stirring to combine. Stir the 1 egg into the dry ingredients. Gradually add the 12 ounces light beer (so it doesn't foam too much) until a thin batter is formed.
- Toss the fish filets in the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish or bowl and tap off the excess.
- Dip the fish filets into the batter and immediately drop into the hot oil. Work in batches so you don't crowd the pan.
- Turn once to ensure all sides are lightly brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes for each batch, although this will be dependant on the thickness of your filets as well.
- Transfer to a wire rack on a baking sheet to drain. Set into a hot oven to keep warm until the rest are completed.
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it in the comments or ratings.
Notes
- Adapted from food.com.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1276mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 990IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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