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The Best Beer Batter Recipe
This beer batter recipe is the best out there, yielding a crispy, crunchy golden brown batter that is perfect for battered fish, fried mushrooms, and more! This is a secret recipe straight from one of the best chefs I know!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 604 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-6 haddock filets or white fish filets of choice
Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup beer
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Flouring Mixture
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine the batter ingredients and mix until smooth batter forms, ensuring that there are no lumps.
- To deep-fry, preheat 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F, or preheat your deep fryer. Line a large plate or platter with paper towels and set aside,
- Combine the "flouring" ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Dredge the fish filets through the flour mixture first, lightly tapping them to sure there isn't too much flour coating on them.
- Proceed to now cover the floured fish filets with the batter until covered with a thick coat of batter.
- Place gently into the heated oil.
- Cook two at a time in the hot oil, for approximately 4 minutes per side or until a medium golden brown.
- Remove and drain the fish on the prepared paper towels.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
604kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
101g
(202%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
324mg
(108%)
Sodium
1670mg
(70%)
Potassium
1905mg
(54%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
342IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 101g | 202% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 324mg | 108% |
| Sodium | 1670mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 1905mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.