Fried Beer-Battered Fish

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   Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot until it reaches 350 F. While the oil is heating up, in a bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne.

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   Whisk it together until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

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   Add in your bottle of cold beer and mix until there are no lumps and you have a smooth batter.

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   Park that bowl in the fridge while you cut up your fish.

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   Cut your fish into 1 1/2 strips.

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   Add the cornstarch into a flat dish (pie plate works awesome).

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   Grab the batter from the fridge and set up a little assembly line...cornstarch, batter, and fish.

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   Dip your fish in the cornstarch and shake off all excess.

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   Next dip it into the beer batter to fully coat.

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    Then carefully place the fish into the 350 F oil.

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    Try not to drop it in quickly, otherwise it might sink.

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    Work in small batches and fry 2-3 fish strips at a time so as to not bring down oil temperature.

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    Remove the cooked fish from the oil using a kitchen spider and place on some paper towels while you finish frying the rest.

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    Recipe adapted from Alton Brown and Food Network.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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