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Crispy Beer Battered Fish
If you’re reading this in the United States, it’s likely that you don’t have a local fish and chip shop where you can reliably find the best beer battered fish. That’s why we’re taking matters into our own hands and having a fish fry at home. Make it yours with Homemade French Fries and Classic Coleslaw on the side. Don’t forget the Tartar Sauce and malt vinegar!
Ingredients For Homemade Beer Battered Fish
Beer – Beer is what makes this batter fluffy and crispy at the same time.
For the breading – flour, baking powder, sea salt, cayenne, garlic powder
Fish – fresh cod is the most common fish, but haddock, skate, or pollock are all used
Oil – Canola oil or vegetable oil
How to Make Beer Battered Fish
Make the batter in a medium bowl.
Make the flour mixture in a shallow dish, like a pie plate.
Season the cod with salt.
Heat the oil in a large pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer. We like to use a Dutch oven, or similar.
Dip, dip, fry. Dip each piece of fish in the flour mixture, then the beer batter, and then fry.
Work in batches, and transfer the cooked fish to a paper towel-lined plate.
How to Store Leftovers + Tips
Leftovers are best eaten within 3 days.
How to reheat beer battered fish – We recommend reheating leftovers in an oven heated to 350°F to maximize crispiness. They should be warmed through in 10-15 minutes.
Pro tip: Let as much batter drip off of the fish before frying. If there’s too much batter, the finished fish will be overly greasy.
Maintaining oil temperature – Each time a piece of fish is fried, the temperature of the oil will drop, and you will likely need to adjust the heat accordingly.
The fish sinks when placed in the oil. If the batter sticks to the bottom, wait the full 3-4 minutes before scraping it off the bottom, it should come loose easily once it is browned.
What is the best beer for fish batter? It’s best to save your craft beers for drinking, and use a simple light beer. Anything from very light (PBR) to a mild British ale (like Newcastle Brown Ale) will work well.
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