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Best Beer Battered Fish Recipe

Best Beer Battered Fish Recipe

Crispy fried fish coated in a light beer batter with a golden crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Fish:
  • 1½ pounds white fish
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold beer
  • Frying:
  • Vegetable oil
  • Topping:
  • Lemon wedges
  • Tartar sauce
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Pat fish dry and cut into portions.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and beer into batter.
  • Let batter rest briefly.
  • Heat oil to frying temperature.
  • Dip fish into batter evenly.
  • Fry fish until golden and crispy.
  • Remove and drain excess oil.
  • Check fish is cooked through.
  • Serve hot with toppings.

Notes

Use cold beer
Maintain oil temperature
Do not overcrowd the pan
Serve immediately