Crispy Fish Fry Batter with Beer

Name: Crispy Fish Fry Batter with Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 400 grams all purpose flour (plus more for optional coating (see Step 4)); 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 550 ml very cold beer* (See notes for substitution ); Oil (for frying); 2 pounds fish (thick cut into 1.5 inch strips)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Easy and authentic fish fry batter to make fried fish—just add chips! Inspired by my trip to "England" in Epcot, my favorite easy fish fry batter is perfectly crispy with a light, airy beer batter. It transforms simple fish into golden perfection with just a few pantry staples and cold beers, making it easy to bring the charm of an English pub home.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:03:20 GMT