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Fish Fry Batter Recipe

This beer batter fried fish uses light beer and a few basic ingredients to create the best fish fry batter for British fish and chips. Yum!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 401 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil , for frying
  • 24 ounces cod fish fillets , cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups flour , divided
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg , lightly beaten
  • 12 ounces light beer
  • tartar sauce
  • cocktail sauce

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Toss the fish filets in the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish or bowl and tap off the excess.
  5. Dip the fish filets into the batter and immediately drop into the hot oil. Work in batches so you don't crowd the pan.
  6. 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.
  7. Transfer to a wire rack on a baking sheet to drain. Set into a hot oven to keep warm until the rest are completed.
  8. 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

Calories 401kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1276mg (53%) Potassium 846mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 990IU (20%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401

% 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.