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Crispy Beer-Battered Fish and Fries

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Crispy Beer-Battered Fish and Fries
Ingredients
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup lager-style beer, or more as needed
  • 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fully thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour, or as needed
  • salt to taste
  • vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the batter mixture: Combine self-rising flour, rice flour, and baking powder in a bowl. Store it in the freezer until you're ready to use it.
2
Next, prepare the fish: Dry cod fillets thoroughly, then cut them lengthwise into eight 1-inch-thick strips. Place a shallow dish on the plate and sprinkle salt over it to season. Lightly dust cod strips with the seasoned rice flour mixture, ensuring you don't overdo it. Create a makeshift drying rack using crinkled foil and cover it with the same foil; place the cod strips on top.
3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Now, prepare the batter mixture again: Remove the flour mixture from the freezer. Gradually add beer to it, whisking continuously until you achieve a thick pancake-like consistency. If necessary, add more beer to reach the desired texture.
5
Dip floured cod strips into the batter mixture, making sure they're fully coated; gently lift them out and allow any excess to drip off.
6
Fry the cod in batches until it reaches a golden brown color, occasionally dunking if needed, for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the fried cod from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately