The Best Beer Batter Recipe
on Jul 06, 2022
Deep-fried beer batter fish is a favorite dish with just about everyone. The fish is delicate and flaky and the batter is golden brown and crispy. If you enjoy a fish & chips meal from time to time, try this recipe for homemade beer batter.
Beer batter is easy to make and you’ll love how great it turns out. Just choose your favorite white fish filets, fry it up and enjoy!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- white fish filets
- beer
- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
- baking powder
- garlic powder
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- flour
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Beer Batter Fish
- Combine the batter ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms. Set it aside for 30 minutes.
- Add 2-3 inches of oil to a heavy saucepan and heat until it reaches 375°F. Line a large plate or platter with paper towels and set it aside.
- Combine the flouring ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Dredge two fish fillets in the flour mixture and tap lightly to remove the excess flour.
- Dip the floured fish fillets into the batter ensuring that they’re covered with a thick coating of batter.
- Gently place the fillets into the heated oil.
- Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until medium golden brown.
- Remove and drain the fish on the prepared paper towels. Repeat with the remaining filets and serve.
Best Beer to Use
Any beer can be used for the batter. Just keep in mind that if the beer has a strong flavor it will transfer to the batter as well. Light ales and lagers with a good amount of carbonation are always a good choice.
Should I Put An Egg In My Beer Batter?
Adding egg tends to make the batter cakey and chewy. A batter without any eggs will be lighter and crispier.
Should I Let The Beer Batter Rest?
Yes, it’s best to let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before using it. This allows the carbonation in the beer to activate the baking powder, resulting in a crispier and lighter batter.
Easy Beer Batter Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 white fish filets
For the Beer Batter
- 1 cup beer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Flouring Mixture
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine the batter ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms. There should be no lumps in the batter. Set it aside for 30 minutes.
- When you’re ready to fry the fish, add 2-3 inches of oil to a heavy saucepan and heat until it reaches 375°F, or preheat a deep fryer. Line a large plate or platter with paper towels and set it aside.
- Combine the flouring ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Dredge two fish filets in the flour mixture and tap lightly to remove the excess flour.
- Dip the floured fish filets into the batter ensuring that they’re covered with a thick coating of batter.
- Gently place the filets into the heated oil.
- Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until medium golden brown.
- Remove and drain the fish on the prepared paper towels. Repeat with the remaining filets and serve.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
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Light crispy perfection.
Great
Sounds like great recipe will love to try it I am a big foodie.
Oh wow!! This is my new favorite Beer Batter. It was so easy and so delicious.
I made this for my family a few nights ago. Looking for something different , I decided to try this recipe. Being the ignorant soul that I am, and also rushing myself to have things ready for the family. I forgot one minor ingredient. The BEER. I wound up making a dry batter following the recipe to the letter ( sans beer ) and it turned out great. Eryone loved the taste. So this is a twofer recipe around our place now. So try it both ways . Either way Enjoy. And Thank you for the recipe.