Things You'll Need:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 tsp. of baking powder
- 1 tsp. of salt
- 1 cup of liquid (milk and water or stale beer)
- 2 lbs. of fish or chicken
- 1 large egg
- Sifter
- Fryer
- Frying basket
- Paper towels
- Vegetable oil, peanut oil or corn oil
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Step 1
Heat the deep fat fryer to 375 degrees. Make sure there is enough oil in the fryer to completely cover the fish or chicken when frying.
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Step 2
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Place in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center for the liquids. If you are using milk and water, use 1/2 cup each. If you are using the beer, use 1 cup. Pour the liquids into the well and beat until smooth.
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Step 3
Dip the fish or chicken into the batter, letting the extra batter drip off. Place one layer of the fish or chicken into the frying basket.
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Step 4
Fry the pieces for three or four minutes until they are a nicely browned. Remove from the fryer, let the basket drip off excess oil and then place the pieces on paper towels to absorb additional oil. Serve immediately.
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Step 1
Beat one egg well and add to the liquids (milk and water or beer). Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together and place in a separate bowl.
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Step 2
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid mixture and beat until smooth.
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Step 3
Dip the fish or chicken into the batter mixture, letting the excess batter drip off. Place one layer of the fish or chicken in the frying basket.
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Step 4
Cook in 375-degree oil for three to four minutes. Remove when the batter is nicely browned. Let the excess oil drip off, and then place on paper towels. Serve immediately.
