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A plate with beer battered fish fillets, French fries, lemon slices, lettuce, and a small bowl of tartar sauce, set on a blue napkin.

Homemade Beer Battered Fish

Discover how to make perfectly crispy Beer Battered Fish with a light, golden coating. Simple ingredients, quick tips, and delicious results every time.

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Beer Batter Recipe, beer battered fish recipe, How to Make Beer Batter
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of your favorite white fish fillet such as cod or haddock
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cold beer choose your favorite type of beer
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Tartar sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the batter ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Slowly pour in the beer, whisking continuously, until you have a smooth batter.
  3. For an extra crispy coating, refrigerate the batter for about 30 minutes before using it. Cold batter helps the batter adhere better to the fish while frying.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to an oil temperature of 375°F 
  5. Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  6. Let excess batter drip back into the bowl. 
  7. Carefully place the battered fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  8. Fry fish for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping once halfway through.
  9. Once cooked, transfer the fish to a cooling rack with a paper towel lined wire rack underneath to drain any excess oil.
  10. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon and tartar sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.