Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of a golden, crunchy coating and tender, flaky fish with this homemade Crispy Fried Fish recipe. Ideal for a quick family dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish brings restaurant-quality results to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups beer (lager or pale ale works best)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitute rice flour for gluten-free Crispy Fried Fish)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound cod fillets (or any firm white fish like haddock, pollock, or tilapia)
- 2 cups crushed cornflake crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 quart oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer, flour, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare your fish by cutting the cod fillets into 4-inch pieces and patting them dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflake crumbs with Cajun seasoning.
- Set up your workstation: fish fillets, beer batter, seasoned cornflake mixture, and a plate lined with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip each fish piece into the beer batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the cornflake mixture.
- Lower the fish into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, turning once halfway through.
- Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven while finishing all batches.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute seltzer water for beer.
- Fish should be patted dry before battering for the best results.
- Look for sustainably-sourced fish when possible.
- To maintain crispness, reheat leftovers in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 0