Beer Battered Cod
This recipe will guide you through creating crispy and flavorful beer-battered fish that pairs perfectly with your favorite French fries. The light and crispy batter encases tender cod pieces that are fried to a golden brown perfection, making it a delightful dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 quarts canola or vegetable oil
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ pounds 1-inch-thick cod filet, cut into eight 3-ounce pieces
- 1½ cups (12 ounces) beer, cold
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, cayenne, paprika, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl; transfer ¾ cup of mixture to a rimmed baking sheet. Add baking powder to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, thoroughly dry the fish with paper towels and dredge each piece in the flour mixture on the baking sheet; transfer the pieces to a wire rack, shaking off excess flour. Add 1¼ cups of beer to the flour mixture in the mixing bowl and stir until the mixture is just combined (the batter will be lumpy). Add the remaining beer as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the batter falls from the whisk in a thin, steady stream and leaves a faint trail across the surface of the batter. Using tons, dip 1 piece of fish in the batter and let the excess run off, shaking gently. Place the battered fish back onto the baking sheet with the flour mixture and turn to coat both sides. Repeat with the remaining fish, keeping the pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- When the oil reaches 375 degrees, increase the heat to high and add the battered fish to the oil with tongs, gently shaking off any excess flour. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the fish to a thick paper bag or paper towels to drain. Serve with your favorite French fries.
Cook Time
8M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
4 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 54 g
- Protein Content: 35 g
- Fat Content: 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Cholesterol Content: 73 mg
- Sodium Content: 1261 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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