For this fried fish, whip up a regular beer batter and add a final spicy, dry dredge to create a truly crispy dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups beer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 2 cups crushed cornflake crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 quart oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Beat together beer, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
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3
Add cod fillets; stir gently until well coated.
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4
Mix together cornflake crumbs and Cajun seasoning in a separate medium bowl until well combined.
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5
Dip cod in cornflake mixture to thoroughly coat all sides.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
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