Crispy Beer-battered Fish
This crispy beer-battered fish recipe features a light and airy batter that perfectly complements the flaky fish. It's ideal for a delicious dinner or a fun gathering with friends.
This recipe is british style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include baking powder, beer, white fish fillets, salt.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup beer (cold)
- 600 g white fish fillets (cut into pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually whisk in the cold beer until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Dip each piece of fish into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the fish from the oil and drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.