Beer Batter Recipe

This beer batter is the secret to crispy, golden-fried white fish with a tender inside. It’s also perfect for frying vegetables, shrimp, and many other ingredients!

How to Prepare Beer Batter

Below you'll find a complete list of ingredients and detailed, step-by-step instructions for making beer batter, but let's quickly review the essentials:

What is Beer Batter?

Beer batter is a deep-frying coating made by combining beer with seasoned flour and sometimes eggs. The beer imparts extra flavor, promotes a golden-brown finish, and the carbonation creates a light, crispy texture.

Ingredients for Beer Batter

Here are the basic ingredients you'll need to whip up this simple and delicious beer batter:

• Flour: This homemade beer batter starts with all-purpose flour. 
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch ensures an extra crispy, light fry every time.
• Egg: An egg creates a more delicate crust and helps seal in moisture. 
• Seasonings: Season the beer batter with garlic powder, black pepper, and seasoning salt.
• Beer: Of course, you’ll need beer! A light beer will give you a milder flavor, while a dark beer will have a richer taste. A higher carbonation level will result in an airier result. 

How to Make Homemade Beer Batter

Making beer batter at home is a breeze: Simply mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, then whisk in the beer. If the batter is too thick, add more beer to reach your desired consistency. Check out the full step-by-step recipe below for detailed instructions.

Test Kitchen Advice

Creative Uses for Beer Batter

This beer batter recipe lets you create fried foods that taste just like restaurant quality. Wondering what to fry to crispy perfection? Here are some tasty suggestions:

• White fish (such as cod or haddock)
• Shrimp
• Pickles
• Onion rings
• Chicken
• Cheese curds
• Vegetables (such as cauliflower or mushrooms)
  

Cook's Notes

Dinogo Community Insights and Praise

This is an easy and reliable recipe,” says Buddy Irwin. “It's simple to make and flexible with the ingredients. If it becomes too thick, just add more beer. If it’s too thin, add more flour.”

“I added one teaspoon of salt per cup of flour,” shares Mama Vicki. “I tripled the recipe, which was enough to coat a 5-pound box of fish. This will definitely be my go-to beer batter from now on.”

“I’ll definitely be making this again,” says Jad121261. “The batter adhered perfectly to the zucchini. I can’t wait to try it on other foods!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 large egg, chilled and beaten

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 cup cold light beer

Instructions

Start by gathering all the ingredients.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, egg, garlic powder, seasoning salt, and black pepper.

Whisk in the beer until the batter becomes smooth and thick, resembling pancake batter.

Use the batter in your favorite recipe. Enjoy!

From the Editorial Team

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