Crispy Fried Fish

This fried fish recipe is made with cod fillets dipped in seasoned beer batter and coated in a spicy cornflake mixture, then deep-fried until golden.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 634 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 pound cod fillets
• 2 cups crushed cornflake crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups beer

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry cod in hot oil until golden brown and flesh is easily flaked with a fork. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Beat together beer, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Add cod fillets; stir gently until well coated.

Step 5

Mix together cornflake crumbs and Cajun seasoning in a separate medium bowl until well combined.

Step 6

Dip cod in cornflake mixture to thoroughly coat all sides.