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Beer Battered Fish Recipe Bobby Flay

Beer Battered Fish Recipe Bobby Flay Style

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British-inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds white fish fillets cod, haddock, or halibut
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for extra crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ¼ cups cold beer lager or pale ale
  • Oil for frying peanut, canola, or vegetable
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Slowly whisk in the cold beer until smooth but not overly thick.
  4. Heat oil to 350–375°F in a deep pan or fryer.
  5. Dip each piece of fish into the batter and carefully place into hot oil.
  6. Fry for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. Season with a sprinkle of salt and serve immediately with lemon wedges.