Best 6 Crispy Beer Batter Recipes

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**Crispy Beer Batter: The Ultimate Guide to Frying Perfection**

Indulge in the tantalizing world of crispy beer batter, where culinary artistry meets golden-brown perfection. This versatile batter transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary delights, adding a layer of irresistible crunch and flavor to your favorite foods. From fish and vegetables to onion rings and mozzarella sticks, the possibilities are endless. Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect crispy beer batter, with tips and tricks to ensure a light, airy texture and a deliciously crisp exterior every time. Explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility of beer batter, from classic fish and chips to creative twists like beer-battered avocado fries and zucchini fritters. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your frying game and satisfy your cravings for crispy, golden-brown goodness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY BEER BATTER FISH & CHIPS



Crispy Beer Batter Fish & Chips image

Virtually every beer-battered fish recipe looks crispy coming out of the fryer, and some even stay crispy for a few minutes, but then the inevitable sogginess sets in. Well, with this simple formula, and a few easy tricks, you can achieve a fried fish where the last bite is as crisp as the first. The keys are keeping your batter really cold and patting your fish really dry. Serve over a bed of salt 'n vinegar chips with tartar sauce and lemon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
4 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fully thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons rice flour, or as needed
salt to taste
1 cup lager-style beer, or more as needed
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Whisk self-rising flour, rice flour, and baking powder together in a bowl. Freeze until ready to use.
  • Pat fish as dry as possible. Cut pieces lengthwise to get eight 1-inch thick strips. Place rice flour on a plate and season with salt. Dust fish lightly with the mixture and shake off excess. Cover a plate with crinkled foil to make a quick drying rack; place fish on top.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour beer into the flour mixture and whisk, adding more as needed, until batter is the consistency of thick pancake batter. Dip fish pieces into the batter to coat; lift out and let excess drip off.
  • Fry fish in batches until golden brown, dunking occasionally if needed, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 590.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

CRISPY BEER BATTER FISH RECIPE



Crispy Beer Batter Fish Recipe image

This Crispy Beer Batter Fish Recipe has a light and airy coating with tender and flaky fish on the inside!

Provided by Shawn

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs. white fish (like cod or tilapia)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp seasoned salt
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 1/3 cups beer
Canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • Add oil to a large, heavy bottomed pot or deep fryer till it's about 2 to 3 inches deep. Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, cut fish into stick shapes, about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • To make the beer batter, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika and seasoned salt. Stir in the lightly beaten egg, then gradually whisk in the beer until the batter forms and is no longer lumpy.
  • Quickly dip the fish one piece at a time into the batter, then place in the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is a nice golden brown. Drain on a wire rack and enjoy while hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 1256 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH



Crispy Beer-Battered Fish image

A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines (about 40)
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BEER BATTER FOR FISH



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Basic beer batter, good for almost any white fleshed fish.

Provided by Wilma Scott

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
¾ cup beer
1 ½ cups milk
4 cups pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
.063 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds cod fillets
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

BEER BATTER



Beer Batter image

As long as there is a beer in the house this is a quick and easy recipe without any fancy ingredients. You can find all the ingredients in a standard kitchen! This batter is great for deep frying white fish. Fresh lake perch and walleye are especially tasty in this beer batter.

Provided by Letty Simmet

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups beer

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl add flour, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in 1 cup beer (you can add more than one cup to obtain your desired texture).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BEER BATTER FISH MADE GREAT



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This is a great beer batter fish recipe, and is very easy to do. We often fish all day with friends, and then cook the fish afterwards out on deck. Yummy and great!

Provided by Linda Olar

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
8 (4 ounce) fillets cod
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse fish, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.
  • Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry fish, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Use cold beer for the batter. This will help to create a crispy coating.
  • Make sure the batter is well chilled before frying. This will also help to create a crispy coating.
  • Don't overcrowd the fryer. This will cause the food to cook unevenly.
  • Fry the food in small batches. This will help to prevent the oil from getting too hot and burning the food.
  • Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. The ideal temperature for frying is between 350°F and 375°F.
  • Don't fry the food for too long. This will make it tough and chewy.
  • Drain the food on paper towels after frying. This will help to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the food immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy beer batter is a delicious and versatile way to fry food. It can be used to fry fish, chicken, vegetables, and even fruit. The batter is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create crispy beer batter that will make your food taste amazing.

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