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Classic Wisconsin Beer Battered Fish
A homemade beer batter makes these fish fillets flaky and extra crispy. This is our family's original recipe and a true Wisconsin classic!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
23
minutes
mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
106
kcal
Author:
Sara
Ingredients
12
cod loin fillets
1
egg
1
cup
beer
1
cup
flour
1
teaspoon
baking powder
¾
teaspoons
sugar
3
teaspoons
salt
Canola or peanut oil
for frying
Instructions
Place cod fillets on a paper towel, allowing any extra moisture to dry off.
Whisk egg and beer together.
Add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Whisk again until smooth.
Allow batter to sit for 10 minutes.
In a large pot, add about 2 inches of oil and heat over medium heat to 375° Fahrenheit.
Dredge cod fillets in batter and gently place them in hot oil.
Depending on the size of your pan, you may have to cook in multiple batches.
Fry until golden and fish is cooked through. This will take about 8 minutes, flipping halfway
through.
When done, remove fillets from oil and place them on plate covered with paper towel.
Notes
Light lager is best to use for this recipe, like PBR or Old Style.
I recommend using peanut oil or canola oil to fry your fish due to their high smoke point.
Haddock, tilapia, halibut are great options for beer battered fish.
Nutrition
Calories:
106
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.003
g
|
Cholesterol:
27
mg
|
Sodium:
1246
mg
|
Potassium:
43
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
40
IU
|
Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg