Crispy Beer-Battered Cod Fillets Recipe

Crispy Beer-Battered Cod Fillets Recipe

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This recipe for Crispy Beer-Battered Cod Fillets delivers pub-style perfection at home. With its golden, crunchy batter and tender, flaky cod inside, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser. Serve alongside chips, tartar sauce, and a wedge of lemon for a meal that's sure to impress.

Ingredients:

  • 600g cod fillets, boneless and skinless
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • ½ cup cornflour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup cold beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Tartar sauce, to serve

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Cod
    1 Prepare the Cod

    Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. Mix the Batter
    2 Mix the Batter

    In a large bowl, combine plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Gradually pour in the cold beer, whisking until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  3. Fry the Cod
    3 Fry the Cod

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or pan to 180°C. Dip each cod fillet into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Gently place the fillets into the oil, frying in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. Serve
    4 Serve

    Arrange the cod fillets on a plate, garnished with lemon wedges. Pair with tartar sauce and chips or a fresh side salad.

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