Beer Batter Fish Made Great!

Liz Gibbs • March 6, 2025

Satisfy Your Food Cravings!

Prep Time:                           Cook Time:                           Total Time:                                       Servings:
15 mins                                   15 mins                                 30 mins                                                8

Ingredients:
-  2 quarts vegetable oil for frying                                     - 8 (4 ounce) fillets cod
-  salt and pepper to taste                                                  -  1 cup all-purpose flour
-  2 tablespoons garlic powder or to taste                      -  2 tablespoons paprika or to taste
-  2 teaspoons salt or to taste                                           -  2 teaspoons ground black pepper or to taste
-  1 large egg, beaten                                                          -  1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, or as needed

Instructions:  

1.  Gather all ingredients.
2.  Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse cod fillets, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
3.  Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add egg and stir well to combine. Gradually mix in enough beer to make a thin batter.
4.  Dip cod fillets into the batter to coat. Carefully lower fillets, one at a time, into the hot oil.
5.  Fry several fillets at a time, turning once, until cooked through and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
6.  Drain on paper towels. Repeat to cook remaining fillets. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
448
Calories

30g
Fat

23g
Carbs

19g
Protein
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