CDKitchen, it's what's cooking online!
  • contact the CDKitchen helpdesk

Crispy Beer Batter

  • print recipe
  • save recipe
  • add photo
  • add review
  • #17275

This crispy batter has all kinds of secrets. Start with a flavorful beer in the batter, and then dredge your battered foods in crushed potato chips before deep-frying for a salty crunch.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  under 30 minutes
Rating: 5/5

5 reviews
1 comment

ingredients

oil, as needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup beer, at room temperature, more if needed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 cups finely crushed potato chips

directions

Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 300 degrees F.

Whisk together the flour and beer in a shallow bowl until smooth. Add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard and mix well. Place the crushed potato chips in another shallow dish.

Dip vegetables, chicken, fish, or seafood in the batter, coating completely and letting any excess drip off. Dredge in the crushed potato chips then add to the hot oil, in batches if needed. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned and cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper toweling.


nutrition data

44 calories, 2 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium.
Show full nutritional data (including Weight Watcher's Points ®, cholesterol, sodium, vitamins, and diabetic exchanges)


share on facebook share on twitter share on pinterest


reviews & comments

  1. Anonymous REVIEW:

    Batter worked fantastic on deep fried chicken fingers!

  2. thecrazyguy445 REVIEW:

    THAT WAS SO GOOD!!! even the five year old liked it!!! i highly recommend this recipe. i hope u find it just as good.

  3. Jordan5974 REVIEW:

    I use this recipe in a bar with killians and add more flour and seasoned salt and garlic powder to taste and it's good... thanks.. Jordan

  4. knshort REVIEW:

    This was great...nice and simple with no fancy stuff did great in a Pinch and I was in one! If a little thick which I didn't find add more beer..nothing wrong with more BEER! :)

  5. miz_macoo

    I found that the batter was waaaaay too thick and I had to add more beer. But other than that it was fine.

  6. dalejov354 REVIEW:

    I rate it a 4.....I substitued club soda for the beer however. It worked great. It was....guuuud.

About CDKitchen

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.