Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound white fish fillets such as cod or haddock, cut into strips
- Pinch salt and black pepper to season the fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dredging
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup light beer chilled
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine the flour with garlic powder, paprika, and rest of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix in the beaten egg and gradually add beer to form a smooth batter.
- Fill a shallow plate with additional flour. Dredge fish strips in the flour, then dip into the wet batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry the battered fish in batches, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.