Poor Man's Beer Batter Fish

Ingredients

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• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
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• 8 (4 ounce) fillets cod
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• salt and pepper to taste
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
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• 2 tablespoons paprika
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• 2 teaspoons salt
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• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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• 1 egg, beaten
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• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, or as needed
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse cod fillets, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add egg and stir well to combine. Gradually mix in enough beer to make a thin batter.
4. 4
   Dip cod fillets into the batter to coat. Carefully lower fillets, one at a time, into the hot oil.
5. 5
   Fry several fillets at a time, turning once, until cooked through and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
6. 6
   Drain on paper towels. Repeat to cook remaining fillets. Serve warm.