Description
This ultimate crispy beer batter fish recipe delivers a light, flaky, and golden-brown crunch. Made with a simple beer batter, it ensures a perfectly crisp texture while keeping the fish tender. Perfect for fish and chips lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- Fish: 4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup beer (light or pale ale)
- ¼ cup cold water (if needed)
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut into preferred portions if needed.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add egg and beer to the dry mix, whisking until smooth. If needed, add cold water for a thick but slightly runny batter.
- Coat the Fish: Lightly dust each fillet with a little flour before dipping it into the batter for better adhesion.
- Fry the Fish: Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 4-6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fish from oil and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and fries.
Notes
- For Extra Crunch: Substitute some flour with panko breadcrumbs.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free beer.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Best Beer Choice: Use light beer like pale ale or lager for optimal crispiness.
- Keeping It Crispy: Place fried fish on a wire rack instead of paper towels to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: british , american
Keywords: Beer batter fish, crispy fried fish, fish and chips, deep-fried fish, easy fish recipe