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Beer Batter for Fish

SUBMITTED BY: Wilma Scott PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Basic beer batter, good for almost any white fleshed fish."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 57 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 cups pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by MNTYCRLO86
Execellent recipe! I didn't have pastry flour so used all purpose with extra cornstarch. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by LENALIN
It is great!Ive always cooked Fish and Chips with just breaded crumbs but now I cook it like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
Excellent Wilma! I didn't change a thing, just needed to add a little more beer as it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by CATHY380
excellent recipe. My kids couldn't get enough fish when I used the beer batter. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by HOWARDALUM
This was really good. I suggest you only make half unless you are frying a lot of fish. Also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by MARIE20
The crust came out delicate and almost greaseless, which is nice since I am not a big fan of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Dog Lovin' Mama
Best recipe I ever tried for beer battered fish. My husband absolutely loves this one. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by RIKKLEA
Good start. Used heavy dark beer and about half the baking powder so not so puffy. Also cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by mommyof4bs
great everyone loved them!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Miss Josey
We really liked this. I halved the recipe, used Sam Adams Summer Ale, and added both Old Bay... MORE

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