Beer battered fish is easier to make at home than you think. Stay in, make your own and save some money. What could be better than that?
This batter is made delightfully light and crispy with the use of a light-colored beer and baking powder.
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Beer Battered Fish
How to Make Crispy Beer Battered Fish
Plan ahead, it’s best to make the batter at least 30 minutes before dipping the fish. The resting time allows the carbonation in the beer to activate the baking powder for a lighter, crispier batter.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and beer until smooth thin batter forms. It should be thinner than a pancake batter but slightly thicker than a crepe batter. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Cut the fish into long strips about 6 inches. Pat dry with paper towels.
Heat your oil to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with paper bags or paper towels, set aside.
Mix together in a small bowl, the garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Season the fish on both sides, reserving half of the seasoning mix for the dredging flour.
In a shallow dish whisk together the reserved seasoning mix and 1 cup of flour.
Working with one piece of fish at a time, dip the fish into the seasoned flour, coat evenly on both sides. Then dip the fish into the beer batter, completely dunking it until it is fully submerged. Drain excess batter and then carefully drop the battered fish into the hot oil.
In batches cook the fish about 4 to 6 minutes on the first side, turn over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. It depends on the thickness of the strips. Some of mine were thinner and cooked quicker than others.
Place on the prepared pan while frying the remaining fish. Season with salt if desired.
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This cod was so tasty. Garnish with lemon wedges, malt vinegar, or tartar sauce.
Yes, this is a great recipe for fish and chips or try our favorite Jalapeno Hushpuppies.
As I’ve told you all before I hate frying, but I would do this beer-battered fish anytime.
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Easy Beer Battered Fish Recipe
Beer Battered Fish
Ingredients
Wet Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 12 oz any light-colored beer (1 bottle)
Seasoning Mix for flour dredge
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (this is for dredging)
- 1½ pounds fresh cod fillets, cut into long strips (6 inches long)
- canola or vegetable oil, for frying
- lemon wedges and/or malt vinegar ((for drizzling on the fish)) (for drizzling on the fish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and beer until smooth thin batter forms. It should be thinner than a pancake batter but slightly thicker than a crepe batter. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut the cod fillets into (6-inch) strips. Pat the fish with a paper towel to make sure it is completely dry.
- Mix together in a small bowl, the salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne.
- Season both sides of the cod with some of the seasoning mix. Reserve half of the seasonings for the dredging flour.
- In a shallow dish (a pie plate works perfectly), pour the 1 cup of all-purpose flour and the reserved seasoning mix, whisk or stir to combine. (This step makes the beer batter adhere to the fish.)
- In a large pot, dutch oven or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fill up the pot halfway with oil. Once the oil is heated to 375 degrees, you are ready to fry the fish.
- Working with one strip at a time, dip the fish into the seasoned flour, coat evenly on both sides. Then dip the fish into the beer batter, completely dunking it until it is fully submerged. Drain excess batter and then carefully drop the battered fish into the oil. Don’t overcrowd the pot, work in batches. Fry for 4 to 6 minutes on the first side. Flip it over and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side. Only flip the fish once. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Transfer to a cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining fish. (To keep the fish warm and crispy until ready to eat, place the baking sheet in a 200°F oven.)
- Serve warm with lemon wedges, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce.
Comments
Brittany
March 30, 2016This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
DSTR
March 31, 2016Thank you, Brittany!
Katie
April 2, 2016Yummmmmmy I’ve always wanted to trying making beer battered fish from scratch. I doubly love that you used Rebel IPA – delish! Thanks for sharing, found you at Friday Funday! 🙂
Heather (@GoodliciousFood)
April 2, 2016We loves to make beer battered fish with fresh-caught fish. Thanks for sharing this at Turn It Up Tuesday!
katherines corner
April 3, 2016thank you for sharing this yumminess at the Thursday favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature tomorrow
Debbie Young
April 3, 2016Can you use another kind of fish? Maybe catfish?
DSTR
April 4, 2016I suggest a firm fish. Not sure catfish would hold up. Thank you for coming by! 🙂
Lovefoodies
April 4, 2016This looks an interesting recipe
Theresa @DearCreatives
April 4, 2016I’m so wanting fish & chips for dinner now! Pinned for later. Hope to see you again soon!
DSTR
April 4, 2016Thanks for pinning, Theresa!
Miz Helen
April 4, 2016What a great recipe, perfect for our fish fry, thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
swathi
April 4, 2016That is delicious and crispy fish love to try it, thanks for sharing with hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
April 4, 2016Those look light, fluffy and tasty. Pair them up with some french fries and a great tartar sauce and I’m in. We don’t do fish and chips often but when we do I like them just like this. The beer really makes the batter fluffy, and now you’ve made me really hungry. I’m craving fish and chips.
DSTR
April 5, 2016Thank you so much, Nikki! I could go for some again myself. 🙂
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Evelyn
April 4, 2016Congratulations on being featured on Turn it Up Tuesday! These look so delicious…I really, really want some now!
DSTR
April 5, 2016Thank you, Evelyn!
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April 4, 2016Thanks for submitting this delicious fish recipe to the RTSTH community! It will be published later this week and will be a part of our social media sharing! Feel free to submit any recipes or tutorials you’d like shared with our readers! -Melanie|RTSTH
DSTR
April 5, 2016Thank you so much Melanie!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
April 5, 2016Gosh this looks good! I really must give it a try, along with your coconut cupcakes. Featured at Be Inspired this morning. Thanks so much for sharing!
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April 5, 2016My Dad would go crazy for your crispy Beer Battered Fish, actually anyone would! Congratulations, it’s one of my #FavoritePosts from last week’s #CreativeMuster Party and will be featured tonight at 6pm EST! Thanks for linking it up – we can’t wait to see what you bring tonight! This post has been shared on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter for my followers to enjoy too! ~Heather
DSTR
April 5, 2016Thank you so much Heather! 🙂
Cynthia Rusincovitch
April 5, 2016I think I drooled while looking at this. I haven’t had lunch and now I’m craving fish, haha. This look awesome! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
April R - Uncookie Cutter
April 5, 2016This looked so good that I made it – and it turned out fantastic! My first try and deep frying. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow at You Link It, We Make It! Thanks so much!
DSTR
April 5, 2016Oh April, I’m so glad you tried it!!! I’m not a huge fan of deep frying either. I like the food just not the smell in my house! 🙂
April R - Uncookie Cutter
April 7, 2016It was so good! I forgot to invite you to our group Pinterest board. If you are interested in joining, shoot me an email with your Pinterest email at [email protected]!
Jenny
April 5, 2016This sounds absolutely delicious. Be great for a weekend get together with friends and a few drinks too lol 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
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Kim
April 5, 2016I’m going to have to give this a try – I’m from the West Coast and they just don’t make beer battered fish quite the same on the East Coast. It seems like forever since I’ve had really tasty, perfectly crunchy fish and chips! I can’t wait! Thanks so much for linking up at the You Link It, We Make it Party and congratulations on your feature!
DSTR
April 6, 2016Thank you so much, Kim!
Jess
April 6, 2016Oh my goodness gracious, this looks divine!!!! I especially your food-tography 🙂 totally pinning, have a great day! xo
DSTR
April 6, 2016Thank you so much, Jess!
Elaine
April 6, 2016This Beer Battered Fish looks amazing!! I am featuring it tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!!
DSTR
April 6, 2016Thank you so much, Elaine!
Carrie Bowers
April 6, 2016I’m not a big fish person at all, but the pictures of this look awesome! It makes me want to try it! Thanks for linking up at Friday Funday and please come back again next week!
DSTR
April 6, 2016Thank you, Carrie!
Gaye @CalmHealthySexy
April 6, 2016Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
DSTR
April 7, 2016My pleasure, Gaye!
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[email protected] + Dill
April 7, 2016Ever time i’m out and I see something like this I order it! It’s about time I try it for myself!! I love Rebel IPA…this must be delicious!
DSTR
April 8, 2016Me too! Thank you for coming by, Melanie!
Lacie Ring
April 7, 2016I love fish and this looks delicious! Have you ever used the batter on any other foods? I was thinking this batter would be good on shrimp too? What are your thoughts? Thank you so much for linking up with us at Funtastic Friday!
DSTR
April 8, 2016I have not, Lacie. But I think it would be awesome on shrimp. Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
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Ashleigh
April 7, 2016Thanks for linking up with us this week!
This recipe caught my eye mainly because of my love of fish and beer. I will be featuring this on my next Peace, Love, Link-up on Friday the 8th. Feel free to stop by and share some new posts!
DSTR
April 8, 2016Thank you so much, Ashleigh! 🙂
Alaskan Girl
September 24, 2019My boyfriend said this fish was good enough to be served in a highend restaurant! The only thing I did different (totally by accident as I misread the instructions) was roll each piece of fish in the seasoning and not adding any to the dredge flour. Still turned out amazing! Definitely going in my family cookbook I’m putting together. Thank You!!!
DSTR
September 24, 2019Love it! Thanks so much!! 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Food
April 8, 2016I love beer battered fish, but have never made it at home before, this looks wonderful! Rebel IPA is a favorite at our house too 🙂 Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
DSTR
April 8, 2016Thank you, Joy!
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Dee
April 9, 2016This looks so tasty right now! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! 🙂
DSTR
April 10, 2016Thank you, Dee!
DSTR
April 11, 2016Thank you, Dee! 🙂
ashley
April 10, 2016Beer battered fish is SUCH a big thing around here, but I’ve never made it myself! Guess I’ll have to change it now. Looks delicious!
DSTR
April 11, 2016Thank you, Ashley!
Christie
April 11, 2016I’m a total sucker for fried fish. Especially GOOD fried fish. I am definitely trying this recipe. Thank you for sharing at #FoodieFriDIY
DSTR
April 12, 2016Thank you, Christie! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Janet
March 8, 2017I’ve made this many times and we love it!!! I have a question though… We’re having a large group over on Saturday so I’d like to batter the fish Friday night. Do you think that’ll work?
DSTR
March 8, 2017Janet, I’m so happy you dropped by to tell me you love this recipe! 🙂 Honestly, I have never pre-battered the fish and I really don’t think it will hold up well over night. 🙁
Janet
March 8, 2017Thank you. I was worried about trying it.
Debs
June 18, 2020Oh this receipe is lovely thankyou it was fantastic on fresh caught New Zealand blue cod.
DSTR
June 21, 2020Thanks, Debs … sounds delicious!!