Beer Batter Fish

Enjoy crispy, flavorful beer-battered Cod with this easy, delicious recipe! Homemade beer battered fish is a simple dinner that's crispy on the outside, succulent and juicy on the inside. Fish and Chips is a classic pub favorite.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 can beer ((1 1/2 cups, or 12oz, or 355ml))
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups oil
• 1 1/2 pounds cod (or white fish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Defrost fish if needed. Cut skinless fish fillets into pieces. If fish is too thick, it may need to be cut horizontally be be thinner so it cooks properly and remains crispy.
2. 2Pat dry with a paper towel. Season fish with a pinch of salt.
3. 3Start heating oil to 360°F/180°C.
4. 4Prepare batter by mixing flour, cornstarch, salt and cold beer. Gently whisk together (5 or 6 seconds) don't over whisk or it will activate gluten impacting the crispiness of the batter.
5. 5Coat fish pieces in batter, one at a time, allowing excess to drip off for 1 or 2 seconds.
6. 6Carefully lower fish in hot oil one at a time. Fry in small batches and cook for 3-5 minutes until cooked and golden brown. Maintain cooking temperature while frying.
7. 7Remove fish and place on wire baking rack to allow excess oil to drip off, keeping fried fish crispy. Serve immediately with Tartar Sauce.