Beer Battered Cod
Crispy beer battered cod is easy to make and great for the whole family! It’s a crunchy yet light batter that’s incredibly simple to make.
What will I need for this recipe?
Cod Fillets – Cod is a versatile white fish that can be baked, broiled, roasted, or fried. You can also use flounder or halibut if you don’t have cod on hand.
All-Purpose Flour – Fish fillets that have a layer of flour on them allow the dredge to adhere before frying.
Corn or Potato Starch – Using cornstarch on the fillet cuts the protein which makes the crust crispier in the fryer.
Seasonings – For this recipe I use paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. It’s a simple blend of seasonings, but it adds a lot of flavor!
Bottle of Beer – I prefer to use a lighter beer like Sapporo which is a Japanese Lager that is light, crisp, and full of flavor. Perfect for this light batter! If you prefer not to use beer you can also use soda water.
How to make Beer Battered Cod
Make you batter
Start by preheating your fryer to 350 degrees F. Combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a bowl using a whisk or fork. Open your bottle or can of beer and whisk in slowly. Be sure to whisk out all of the lumps that may form. Once well combined, let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the fish fillets
Rinse and pat dry your fish. Season with light salt and pepper. Coat fish in flour so that the batter will adhere to it more easily. Once coated in flour, shake off excess and dip into your batter mixture. Be sure all of the fish is completely covered. Drop into your oil and fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove fish and place on a wire rack or paper towel to allow potential excess grease to drip off.
Plate them up!
Place between a brioche bun with some lettuce tomato and cheddar cheese. Serve and Enjoy!
Beer Battered Cod
Ingredients
- 4-6 Skinless Cod Fillets
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Corn or Potato Starch
- 1 TSP Paprika
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- 1 TSP Onion Powder
- 1 TSP Creole Seasoning
- 1 TSP Cayenne Pepper
- 1 TSP Black Pepper
- 1/2 TSP Salt
- 12 OZ Bottle of Beer Or Soda Water
- 4-6 Brioche Buns optional, serving suggestion
- Lettuce optional, serving suggestion
- Tomato optional, serving suggestion
- Cheddar Cheese optional, serving suggestion
Instructions
- Start by preheating your fryer to 350 degrees F
- Combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a bowl using a whisk or fork. Open your bottle or can of beer and whisk in slowly. Be sure to whisk out all of the lumps that may form. Once well combined, let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse and pat dry your fish. Season with light salt and pepper. Coat fish in flour so that the batter will adhere to it more easily. Once coated in flour, shake off excess and dip into your batter mixture. Be sure all of the fish is completely covered. Drop into your oil and fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove fish and place on a wire rack or paper towel to allow potential excess grease to drip off.
- Place between a brioche bun with some lettuce tomato and cheddar cheese. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
FAQ
Do I need to use Beer in the batter?
The beer does cook out of the fish as it is fried and adds a lot of flavor into the dish. However, if you do not like beer or don’t have it on hand, you can also use soda water in your batter!
What types of fish can I use?
Cod is the best to use in this fish sandwich, however, you can also use other types of light fish including Halibut or Flounder.
How can I serve the beer-battered cod?
You can serve the beer-battered cod on brioche buns with your favorite toppings! If you prefer, you can also serve them with tarter sauce or as crispy fish tacos.
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