Fried fish in beer batter

Crisp beer batter outside and tender cod inside: that is what I want from fried fish. Mix the batter ahead and let it rest in the refrigerator for two hours, then coat the fish and fry it in small batches.

Homemade beer batter for cod

Flour, egg, milk and pale lager make a smooth batter that coats the cod and turns golden in hot oil. No additional yeast is used. For this recipe, the covered batter rests in the refrigerator for two hours before frying.

How to make the fish crispy

Pat the fish dry, dip it in the batter just before frying and cook in batches. A kitchen thermometer helps check the oil is around 180°C. Serve immediately after draining so the coating stays crisp.

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Crispy Beer Battered Cod

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Crisp beer batter outside and tender cod inside: that is what I want from fried fish.

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

10 min

Yield

2 servings

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Ingredients

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• 400 gcod
• 100 gflour
• 1egg
• 20 mlmilk, 1.5% fat
• 100 mlpale lager
• salt, pepper, some dill
• rapeseed oil for frying, enough for the pan or fryer, not just 1 tbsp

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Instructions

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1. Whisk the flour, egg, milk, pale lager, salt, pepper and a little dill into a smooth batter. Cover and rest in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
2. Check the cod for bones, pat dry and cut into four roughly equal pieces. Season lightly with salt. Stir the batter again and dip each piece just before frying.
3. Fry the fish until golden and cooked throughHeat enough rapeseed oil for frying in a deep frying pan to about 180°C; alternatively use a deep fryer according to its instructions. Carefully fry the fish in batches, allowing approximately 4 minutes per side in the pan, until golden. Adjust the cooking time to the thickness and ensure the fish is fully cooked.
4. Lift out the fish and briefly drain on kitchen paper. Serve immediately. Tartare sauce and lemon wedges are suggested accompaniments.

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Nutrition per serving

Calories

441 kcal

Protein

39.4 g

Carbohydrates

39.9 g

Sugar

0.7 g

Fat

10.8 g

Saturated fat

1.6 g

Fibre

1.4 g

Salt

1.6 g

Data source: USDA SR28

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Can I cook this beer battered fish in an air fryer?

This wet beer batter recipe is designed for frying in oil. Do not transfer the method unchanged to an air fryer: the batter can drip off before the coating sets. Use a recipe designed for your appliance with an adhering breading. Ninja recommends flour, egg and firmly pressed breadcrumbs for air frying.

Timing, serving ideas

Allow about 20 minutes of active preparation and cooking plus 2 hours of batter resting time, approximately 2 hours 20 minutes in total. Frying may take longer depending on pan size and the number of batches. Serve with tartare sauce, lemon and my potato and cucumber salad.