Crispy Fried Fish

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For this fried fish, whip up a regular beer batter and add a final spicy, dry dredge to create a truly crispy dish.

Submitted by EHIEBERT
Updated on August 26, 2024
A plate of crispy fried fish served with a small bowl of tartar sauce and lemon wedges
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ cups beer

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pound cod fillets

  • 2 cups crushed cornflake crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • 1 quart oil for frying

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make crispy fried fish

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  2. Beat together beer, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.

    A glass bowl with beer batter

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  3. Add cod fillets; stir gently until well coated.

    A glass bowl with cod fillets in beer batter

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  4. Mix together cornflake crumbs and Cajun seasoning in a separate medium bowl until well combined.

    A bowl of seasoned cornflake crumbs

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  5. Dip cod in cornflake mixture to thoroughly coat all sides.

    A bowl with a battered cod fillet coated in cornflake crumbs

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  6. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry cod in hot oil until golden brown and flesh is easily flaked with a fork. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

    Two battered cod fillets frying in a pot of hot oil

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Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634 Calories
24g Fat
69g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 833mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 15mg 83%
Potassium 563mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.