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Beer Battered Catfish Fry Recipe - an easy and delicious family dinner recipe idea. Catfish is covered in a flavorful, zesty, and slightly spicy beer batter, then deep fried to golden perfection.
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Beer Battered Catfish

Beer Battered Catfish Fry - Catfish is covered in a flavorful, zesty, and slightly spicy beer batter, then deep fried to golden perfection.
Course Main
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author The Gracious Wife

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5 pounds catfish or substitute fish
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning see substitute below if you don't have any on-hand
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup beer room-temperature
  • vegetable oil for frying

Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together your flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and all your spices. Add your beer and egg, and mix well, until everything is incorporated. Refrigerate for at least 30 min to help everything set.
  • When ready to cook, pour vegetable oil in a fryer or deep skillet to a depth of at least 3 inches, and heat to 375°. Stir batter, and fold in catfish.
  • When oil is hot, lift fish strips with tongs, draining excess batter, and place in the oil, being careful not to over-crowd the fryer.
  • Fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain excess oil, and repeat with remaining fish.
  • Serve warm with chips. To keep warm while you fry the rest of the fish, place on a baking sheet and keep in a low, warmed oven (150°-200°)