One of these simple two recipes would be the only beer batter recipe you'll ever want. One "spouse" recipe, one on your own, both ideal for deep frying sea food, chicken nuggets, or crunchy vegetables. The beer contributes a pleasant, yeasty flavor. It is the items that gives fish and chips that "wow" factor.
A popular throughout my home is Beer Batter Onion Rings on lazy Sunday afternoons. Add buddies and family, mulled wine. along with a movie towards the mix for any wonderfully relaxed occasion. Or serve beer watching the large game for any not-so-laid-back mid-day. Batter up!
Easy Beer Batter Recipe
For any party size recipe just double it.
1 cup baking mix (like Bisquick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup beer
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Combine baking mix, salt and egg. Gradually add some beer and stir until blended. Coat foods completely using the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Drain in writing toweling, salting gently if required.
- It is best to use prawn-size or fritter-size foods, or perhaps a little smaller sized (unless of course you are making fish and chips.)
- Deep frying watery foods, like mushrooms, could be tricky. Browse the practical tips and methods on the Crispy Fried Mushrooms page.
- Cauliflower and zucchini models are extremely good. So might be shrimp, scallops, chicken, waitress or bites, etc.
Beer Batter Onion Rings
This is actually the recipe I usually use for onion rings, so I'll just place the batter and onion rings recipes together for you personally. You will be amazed at the pile of onion rings this will make. It's a terrific way to feed an audience on a tight budget.
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
two tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 12-ounce beer (1 1/2 cups)
3-4 large onions (2 1/two to three pounds)
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste
Mix the flour, salt, pepper, oil and eggs together inside a medium-large size bowl. Pour within the beer and whisk until completely combined and lump-free.
Peel the onions and slice them into about 3/8" thick models. Separate the rings.
Dip the rings within the batter, trembling off any excess, and fry in batches in hot (375°) oil until golden brown, a couple of-3 minutes. Turn and continue frying for an additional 1-2 minutes, until each side are golden brown. Remove and drain in writing towels. Salt to taste.
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