Beer Battered Fish

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• For the Beer Batter:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons double acting baking powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (*Use more like a FULL teaspoon)
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil
• 2 cups- BEER (+plus enough to thin out the batter - about 1 cup or so)
• For the Fish:
• 2 pounds fish fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips (May use any type of fish)
• 1 cup flour, for DREDGING
• PEANUT or CANOLA Oil for pan (or fryer)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from mylifeasamrs.com

Preparation

Step 1

Slice fillets into long strips, 3/4 inch by 1 1/2 inch cross section. Dry well.

Mix dry beer batter ingredients first, then add oil & BEER until just a little thinner than pancake batter. Heat peanut or canola oil in deep fryer/pan to approximately 300-325 degrees F (when oil is too hot is lifts the batter off of the fish).

Roll fish strips in flour and then place in the batter. Using tongs, lift strips from batter and ease into the hot oil. Fry approximately 5 or 6 strips at a time. Fry about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Lift basket, drain on a large serving platter lined with paper towels.