Beer Batter Fried Fish
Beer Batter Fried Fish
Ingredients
- 8 cod fillets, 4oz each, or any white fish
- 1 cup flour, 145g
- 1/2 cup rice flour, 80g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can beer, ice cold
- 1/2 cup flour, extra, for coating
- 1 teaspoon salt, extra, for salting fish
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your frying oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep pot or Dutch oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Place the cod fillets on a wire rack. Season them generously with the extra salt on all sides. Let the fish sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
While the fish is resting, prepare the batter. In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup (145g) flour, 1/2 cup (80g) rice flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Slowly pour the ice-cold beer into the dry ingredients, whisking gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and will contribute to a lighter batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
After the fish has rested, use paper towels to pat each fillet completely dry, removing any excess moisture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the extra flour (about 1/2 cup) in a shallow dish. Take one cod fillet at a time and dredge it in the flour, ensuring it's evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Dip the flour-coated fish into the beer batter, ensuring it's fully covered. Allow any excess batter to drip off before carefully transferring it to the hot oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Carefully lower the battered fish into the preheated 375°F (190°C) oil. Fry the fish for 7–9 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even browning and a golden color. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C). Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and lowering the oil temperature.
⏱️ 9 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Once cooked, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Immediately season with additional salt to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the crispy fried fish immediately with fries and tartar sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Beer Batter Fried Fish
- 8 cod fillets, 4oz each, or any white fish
- 1 cup flour, 145g
- 1/2 cup rice flour, 80g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can beer, ice cold
- 1/2 cup flour, extra, for coating
- 1 teaspoon salt, extra, for salting fish
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your frying oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep pot or Dutch oven.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Place the cod fillets on a wire rack. Season them generously with the extra salt on all sides. Let the fish sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
While the fish is resting, prepare the batter. In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup (145g) flour, 1/2 cup (80g) rice flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Slowly pour the ice-cold beer into the dry ingredients, whisking gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and will contribute to a lighter batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
After the fish has rested, use paper towels to pat each fillet completely dry, removing any excess moisture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the extra flour (about 1/2 cup) in a shallow dish. Take one cod fillet at a time and dredge it in the flour, ensuring it's evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Dip the flour-coated fish into the beer batter, ensuring it's fully covered. Allow any excess batter to drip off before carefully transferring it to the hot oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Carefully lower the battered fish into the preheated 375°F (190°C) oil. Fry the fish for 7–9 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even browning and a golden color. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C). Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and lowering the oil temperature.
⏱️ 9 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Once cooked, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Immediately season with additional salt to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the crispy fried fish immediately with fries and tartar sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min