Homemade Fish Batter

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups beer
• 2 1/2-3 lbs cod, cut 2x4 inch pieces
• vegetable oil, for frying
• malt vinegar, for serving

Directions

1. In a deep skillet or a deep fryer heat 2 inches of oil over medium high heat until it reaches 350-375F.
2. Mix together flour, garlic powder, lemon pepper, paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Stir in the beer slowly.
4. Dip fish pieces into the batter, shaking off any excess.
5. Using long tongs, placing 2-3 pieces of fish into the hot oil. Make sure you are not crowding the pan.
6. Cook for a couple minutes on each side until both sides are golden brown and crunchy.
7. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried fish onto paper a parchment line tray in the oven to keep warm and crunchy until the rest are ready.
8. Serve with vinegar and french fries.