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beer batter for fish

(1 rating)
Recipe by
MaryJane Kent
Wind Ridge, PA

A fluffy and tasty coating for fish. Please note that batter needs to be refrigerated for a couple of hours before it is used.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For beer batter for fish

  • 2
    eggs, separated
  • 3/4 c
    beer, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp
    vegetable oil
  • 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    table salt

How To Make beer batter for fish

  • 1
    Place flour in mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Add egg yolks, salt, vegetable oil and beer. Stir together until thoroughly mixed.
  • 3
    Cover, and place in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • 4
    Just before using, stir batter.
  • 5
    In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but NOT dry.
  • 6
    Gently fold beaten egg whites into cold batter.
  • 7
    Coat pieces of fish, and fry in 360 degree oil until pieces float.
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