Description
Enjoy a deliciously crispy beer batter fish fry, perfect for a satisfying meal with a touch of spice.
Ingredients
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- 3 pieces of cod
- 3/4 cup of flour
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup lager beer
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a cast iron skillet to reach a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Reserve 2/3 of this mixture in a separate bowl for dredging the fish.
- Add the kosher salt and baking powder to the remaining 1/3 of the flour mixture. Gradually whisk in the lager beer until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pat the cod pieces dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece in the reserved dry flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the dredged fish into the beer batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a lighter batter, you can use club soda instead of beer. Serve with tartar sauce or malt vinegar for extra flavor. To keep the fish warm while frying in batches, place cooked pieces on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 60