Beer Batter Fish Made Great

These beer-battered fish fillets are seasoned with paprika and garlic, then deep-fried until crisp and golden brown for a crowd-pleasing dinner!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 448 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 8 (4 ounce) fillets cod
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse cod fillets, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add egg and stir well to combine. Gradually mix in enough beer to make a thin batter.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Dip cod fillets into the batter to coat. Carefully lower fillets, one at a time, into the hot oil.

Step 5

Fry several fillets at a time, turning once, until cooked through and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 6

Drain on paper towels. Repeat to cook remaining fillets. Serve warm.