Looking for an easy and crispy way to elevate your fish or vegetable dishes? Beer batter is your answer! With its light, airy texture and golden brown finish, beer batter adds a delightful crunch and flavor to any ingredient it coats. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our guide will take you through the essential steps to create the perfect beer batter for fish or veggies. We'll explore various beer options, the secrets to achieving a flavorful batter, and practical tips for ensuring your dish turns out crispy and delicious every time. Get ready to transform your favorite ingredients into tantalizing masterpieces with our ultimate guide to beer batter!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BEER BATTER FISH MADE GREAT
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
BEER BATTER FOR FISH
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 FOR FISH OR VEGGIES
This excellent batter recipe comes from our Denver Fire Dept.'s "Favorites" cookbook. Been using it for years, and it's a "fail-safe", yummie recipe.
Provided by Laudee
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients, except beer, in medium size bowl.
- Gradually add enough beer, starting with about a 1/2 a cup, to make batter consistency of thickened pancake batter.
- Mix til smooth.
- Dip fish (fillets, shrimp, etc.), veggies (zucchini, mushrooms, etc.) in batter, gently place into moderately hot oil (use either an electric skillet or Fry Daddy) approximately, 375 degrees, fry until puffy and golden brown, about 3 minutes, each side.
- Remove and drain on paper towel.
LIGHT BATTER (FOR FRIED FISH, ONION RINGS OR VEGGIES)
This makes a very light crispy and tasty all purpose batter for fried zucchini, shrimp or whatever. Makes enough for two lbs. of fish filets plus a bunch of veggies. You can use plain soda or lemon/lime flavor.
Provided by manushag
Categories High In...
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix baking soda, salt, pepper and flour.
- Add melted butter.
- Add egg and lemon juice.
- Add soda. (add more if batter seems too thick.) Batter will be lumpy, but lumps will cook out, so don't over mix.
- Dip fish or vegetables into dry flour first before dipping into batter. This will help batter stick.
- Fry veggies first in hot oil (350 degrees), then fish.
- Drain on paper towels and keep in warm oven while frying.
- Serve with tartar sauce.
CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH
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
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.
CRISPY BEER BATTER
The easiest foolproof beer batter recipe
Provided by Arentweallbusy
Time 25m
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- 1 cup s/r flour mix with 1/2tsp salt
- Add 125 ml beer and 125ml mineral water. Can add only beer - 250 ml.
- Whisk until there are no lumps
- If too runny, add more flour. If too thick, add more liquid.
- Heat the oil in the wok or deep pan until 200C. Throw a bread crust to check, the oil is hot enough when the bread turns golden in 10 sec.
- Once the oil is hot, deep your fish/veggies into the batter, remove access of the batter on the edge of the bowl and gently immerse in the oil (away from yourself). Repeat with up to 4 pieces at a time. Make sure to let the oil get hot again between the batches.
BEST BEER BATTER
This can't-miss batter is perfect for coating vegetables, shrimp, fish, and much more.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups batter
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until smooth, then whisk in beer. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and whisk until combined. Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet; set near stove.
- In a wide 6-quart pot fitted with a deep-fat or candy thermometer, heat oil to 375 degrees over medium. (The oil should bubble rapidly when a pinch of flour is added.) Working in small batches, lightly coat food in flour, then dip in batter, gently shaking off excess. Fry, turning halfway through, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch (adjust heat to maintain 375 degrees). With a slotted spoon, transfer food to rack to drain and discard any browned bits of batter. Season immediately with salt. Keep warm in a 200-degree oven.
BEER-BATTERED FISH
This crispy beer batter can also be used for chicken tenders, onion rings, and zucchini slices.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a wide 6-quart pot fitted with a deep-fat thermometer, heat oil to 350 degrees over medium-high. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and baking powder. Slowly add beer and whisk batter until smooth. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place near stove.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt. In two batches, dip fish into batter (gently shaking off excess) and place in oil. Fry fish, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crisp, about 7 minutes per batch (adjust heat as necessary to maintain 350 degrees throughout frying).
- With a slotted spoon or mesh strainer, transfer fish to prepared sheet to drain. Keep warm while cooking second batch. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 g, Fat 38 g, Protein 29 g
Tips for Making the Best Beer Batter
- Use a light beer for a crispy batter. A dark beer will give the batter a more bitter flavor.
- Make sure the beer is cold before adding it to the batter. This will help to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the batter tough.
- Season the batter with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other seasonings to taste, such as paprika, chili powder, or cumin.
- Dip the fish or vegetables in the batter and then fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve the fried fish or vegetables with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or ketchup.
Conclusion
Beer batter is a delicious and easy way to fry fish or vegetables. It is a versatile batter that can be used with a variety of ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect beer batter every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beer batter a try!
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