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
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.
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