Soy-Free Beer Battered Cod

Crispy, golden perfection is just minutes away with this Soy-Free Beer Battered Cod recipe, a delightful twist on the classic fried fish dish, crafted for soy-sensitive diets. Featuring flakey cod fillets cloaked in a light, airy batter made with a unique blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and cold light beer, this recipe ensures the perfect crunch every time. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, each bite is bursting with flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish is fried to golden perfection in a skillet of sizzling oil and served with fresh lemon wedges for that zesty finishing touch. Whether you're craving a seafood favorite or looking for a crowd-pleasing meal to pair with your favorite sides, this soy-free version of beer-battered cod is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces cod fillets
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 large egg
• 1.25 cups cold light beer
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 whole (for serving) lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the batter adheres better.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk together until well mixed.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg and then add the cold light beer. Stir until combined.

Step 4

Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).

Step 6

Dip each cod fillet into the batter, letting any excess drip off, and carefully place it into the hot oil.

Step 7

Fry the cod in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the batter is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried cod fillets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2418.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8834.5

Total Fat 851.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 539.6g
Cholesterol 563.5mg	0%
Sodium 4268.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 170.5g	0%

Vitamin D 373.8IU	0%
Calcium 231.9mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 3802.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.3%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 8.2%