If you’re running out of dinner recipe ideas, try making beer batter fried fish! It’s incredibly delicious when freshly cooked – crispy, light, and perfect with chips and homemade tartar sauce. I’ve tried several versions of this recipe before, but none are quite as good as THE FOOD-DEE’s version. The ones I made before always turned soggy once they’re cooled, but not this one. It stayed crisp for hours!
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So, how do you keep your beer-battered fish from getting soggy? The secret is removing moisture and using rice flour! You’ll be amazed by the texture and flavor when you make this recipe at home. Making perfect beer-batter fried fish is incredibly easy, and it only requires simple ingredients. Give this recipe a try–I am sure it won’t disappoint.
Crispy Beer Batter Fried Fish Ingredients
- Cod
- Salt to taste
For the batter:
- 1 cup of flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup of rice flour
- 1 can of ice-cold beer
For the tartar sauce:
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- finely minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped capers
- ¼ cup of dill pickle relish
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
How to Make Crispy Beer Battered Fried Fish
Step 1:
Make the sauce the day before to allow the flavors to come together. Just add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
Step 2:
Place your cod fish on a wire rack and salt on all sides. Set aside and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3:
Add oil to your fryer and heat it up to 375F.
Step 4:
Make the batter. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and rice flour in a bowl. Slowly pour one ice cold beer to avoid getting too many bubbles. Whisk until just combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are just fine.
Prepare a different bowl with flour.
Step 5:
Once the oil is at 375F, take the fish and dab it with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Coat it with the flour, shake off any excess flour, then dip into the batter. Shake the excess batter, then slowly drop it into the oil away from you. Cook for about 7 minutes until golden brown. Internal temperature should be 145F. Use a spoon or fork to move it around.
Place it on a wire rack and season with salt. Let the excess oil drip off.
Step 6:
Serve with french fries and homemade sauce. Enjoy!
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