Grandmothers Beer Batter For All Things Fried Recipes

CLASSIC BEER BATTER RECIPE FOR DEEP-FRYING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the egg and beer in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and paprika.
• Add the seasoned flour to the beer mixture and gently poke at it with a fork until you have a loose, floppy batter with plenty of lumps. Don't stir, whisk, or mix.
• Once the batter is together, dredge and dip the onions right away and add to a pot of hot oil to fry.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

BEER BATTER FOR DEEP FRIED VEGGIES 'N' THINGS

Steps:

• In a deep fryer, add oil as per directions for your deep fryer and heat to 375°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, add onion soup mix, flour, baking powder, eggs and mustard and whisk until smooth and well blended.
• Add beer and mix with a spoon to blend.
• Let batter rest for about 10 minutes before using.
• Prepare vegetables, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
• Dip veggies into batter, drop into hot oil in batches and deep fry until golden brown, turning at least once.
• When done, remove and place on paper towelling to absorb excess oil.
• Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or Uncle Bill's Garden Dip.

BEER BATTER FOR FRITTERS

Steps:

• Into a bowl sift together flour and salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the beer and add the oil in a stream, stirring constantly until smooth. Strain the batter into another bowl and let it stand, covered with plastic for 3 hours or refrigerate overnight. Just before using, stir the batter and fold in the egg whites.;

BEER BATTER FRIED VEGGIES N' THINGS

Steps:

• In deep fryer preheat oil to 375 degrees.
• Meanwhile, Mix soup mix,flour,baking powder,eggs,beer,and mustard until smooth and well blended.
• Let Batter rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Dip veggies or chilled mozzerella cheese carefully drop into hot oil.
• Fry turning once until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Serve warm.

BEST BEER BATTER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until smooth, then whisk in beer. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and whisk until combined. Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet; set near stove.
• In a wide 6-quart pot fitted with a deep-fat or candy thermometer, heat oil to 375 degrees over medium. (The oil should bubble rapidly when a pinch of flour is added.) Working in small batches, lightly coat food in flour, then dip in batter, gently shaking off excess. Fry, turning halfway through, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch (adjust heat to maintain 375 degrees). With a slotted spoon, transfer food to rack to drain and discard any browned bits of batter. Season immediately with salt. Keep warm in a 200-degree oven.

BEER BATTERED FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and beer with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
• Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. Next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the beer and flour mixture. Place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,

POOR MAN'S BEER BATTER FISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Pour beer into the pancake mix container in place of the water it calls for. Make the batter as thick or thin as you prefer. Close the lid, give it a few shakes, and boom it's done.
• Dip fish into the batter using a pair of tongs, or if you want to dirty a dish, pour the batter in a bowl first. If you cut your fish into smaller pieces, you can toss them into the container, close the lid and shake it a couple of times, then carefully remove the coated pieces.
• Remove the fish from the batter using tongs, and place into the hot oil. Fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.