Beer Batter for Fish Recipe
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Beer Batter for Fish

By: Wilma Scott 
"Basic beer batter, good for almost any white fleshed fish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (119)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 to 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 cups pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 772 | Total Fat: 41.5g | Cholesterol: 155mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by MNTYCRLO86   view full review
Execellent recipe! I didn't have pastry flour so used all purpose with extra cornstarch. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by MARIE20   view full review
The crust came out delicate and almost greaseless, which is nice since I am not a big fan of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Miss Josey   view full review
We really liked this. I halved the recipe, used Sam Adams Summer Ale, and added both Old Bay...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by LENALIN   view full review
It is great!Ive always cooked Fish and Chips with just breaded crumbs but now I cook it like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Excellent Wilma! I didn't change a thing, just needed to add a little more beer as it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by RIKKLEA   view full review
Good start. Used heavy dark beer and about half the baking powder so not so puffy. Also cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Dog Lovin' Mama   view full review
Best recipe I ever tried for beer battered fish. My husband absolutely loves this one. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by CATHY380   view full review
excellent recipe. My kids couldn't get enough fish when I used the beer batter.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by HOWARDALUM   view full review
This was really good. I suggest you only make half unless you are frying a lot of fish. Also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by mommyof4bs   view full review
great everyone loved them!!!

 

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