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Beer Battered Fish Fry
This beer battered fish fry is simple, accessible, and tastes just as good as your favorite restaurant fish fry. Use a firm white fish for tender, flaky texture on the inside and golden crispiness on the exterior.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- whisk
- bowl
- pot
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Whisk
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and baking powder.
flour2 cupsgarlic powder2 teaspoonsonion powder2 teaspoonsbaking powder1 tablespoon
3
Whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth, without lumps. Consistency should be similar to pancake batter. If too thick, add a bit of water to loosen. Set aside.
4
Heat
5
In deep pot large enough to prevent over-crowding or a deep fryer, heat oil to 350F. Keep watch on throughout frying process, turning up the heat between batches so you can maintain the 350F while frying. Maintaining oil temperature is essential for attaining crispy texture that's not too greasy.
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Dry
7
Use paper towels to fully pat dry all excess moisture from the fish fillets on all sides. Place enough cornstarch in a shallow pan, to be used for dredging.
cornstarch (more or less, for dredging)1 cup
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Fry
9
Working in batches, dredge a few fish fillets into cornstarch and shake off excess. Dip fish into batter, let excess drip off, and gently submerse in the oil Do not overcrowd; be sure pieces do not touch each other or they will stick together.
cornstarch (more or less, for dredging)1 cup
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Serve
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Turn fish over in oil as needed to evenly brown all sides, about ⏱️ 2 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Place on rack lined with paper towels and keep warm in oven while you finish frying remaining fish, or serve as you cook. Fish fry is best enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
245 kcal
fat Content
9.8 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1.5 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
1169.4 mg
protein Content
4.6 g
carbohydrate Content
35.4 g
saturated Fat Content
1.4 g
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