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Crispy Beer Battered Fish
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Crispy Beer Battered Fish

This crispy beer battered fish has just two ingredients in addition to the fish. No other seasonings or special spices. Just mix these two ingredients together, dip the fish and fry to a golden crisp, and enjoy with your favorite tartar sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: battered, copycat, fish, restaurant food
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 240kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

12 inch Non-Stick Skillet
Non-Stick Skillet 12 inch
Tongs
Tongs
Dinnerware
Sauce Bowl
Sauce Bowl
Side Dish Serving Bowl
Blue Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless White Fish, such as Cod or Haddock
  • 1 Cup Pancake Mix Powder
  • 1 Cup Pale Beer Light Beer Works Well
  • 8 Cups Vegetable Oil Used for frying

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Instructions

  • Begin heating the oil in a large skillet or fryer. I use a12-inch skillet. Heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the fish into pieces, approximately 3-inch pieces.
  • In a shallow dish or pie plate, mix the pancake mix
    Adding Pancake Mix to the Shallow Bowl
  • Add the beer and stir with a whisk or a fork to incorporate.
    Adding Beer to the Pancake Mix
  • You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped, but it should lightly coat the fish.
    Consistency of Mixed Beer Batter
  • Once the fish is dipped in the batter, carefully place in the hot oil. I use a tongs to help with this so I don’t splash the oil and burn myself.
    Fish in Batter Ready for Frying
  • When you first add the fish to the oil, it will sink to the bottom of the pan. Once it has been frying a minute or two, the fish will start to float toward the top of the oil. Turn the fish and let it continue to cook another few minutes.
    Frying Battered Fish in Oil in Skillet
  • The batter should be crispy and golden in color. The fish should be floating on the top of the oil. Total cooking time is 5-6 minutes per batch.
  • I generally fry 3-4 pieces at once.
    Four Pieces of Fish Frying Ready for Turning
  • Serve with lemon slice if desired and tartar sauce.
    Crispy Beer Battered Fish, Sweet Potato Fried, and Homemade Tartar Sauce

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Notes

Best Fish to Deep Fry

It is best to look for a fish that has a neutral flavor and is not too oily. Therefore, most fish that has white flesh is a good option for frying. Here are a few good choices; Cod, Haddock, Trout, Perch, or even Shrimp are great choices for deep frying using this beer batter.
However, in my opinion, the cod is my first choice when looking for a fish to make this crispy beer battered fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
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