Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk in cold beer until smooth.
- 2
Pat fish dry. Dust with flour, then dip in beer batter, letting excess drip off.
- 3
Place on parchment in air fryer. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping carefully halfway and spraying again, until golden and crispy.
- 5
Serve with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges.
Tip: Cold beer is key — the temperature difference creates a lighter, crispier batter. A pale lager works best; dark beers can taste bitter. The batter needs to be thick enough to coat but thin enough to drip. Extra cooking spray is essential since there's no oil bath.
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