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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
Cuisine American
Keyword Beer Battered Catfish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 335kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1½ pounds catfish or substitute fish
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning see substitute below if you don't have any on-hand
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup beer room-temperature
  • vegetable oil for frying

Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ 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 350°F.
  • Stir batter, and fold in catfish.
  • Lift fish strips with tongs, draining excess batter and making sure the whole fish is covered, and place in the oil, being careful not to over-crowd the fryer. (I only do a maximum of 2 at a time)
  • Fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain excess oil, and repeat with remaining fish.

Notes

  • To check for whether oil is hot enough without using a thermometer, throw some flour into the hot oil. If it sizzles, it's ready.
  • 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°)

Nutrition

Serving: 1catfish filet | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1710IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg