Battered Catfish and Chips |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1 (12-ounce) bottle dark beer |
vegetable oil |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided |
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided |
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets |
malt vinegar |
Directions:
1. Cut potatoes into paper-thin slices. Combine potato and water to cover in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add beer, whisking until smooth. Cover and chill 1 hour, if desired.
3. Drain potato well. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a heavy skillet; heat to 375°. Fry potato, in 4 batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Keep warm.
4. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip fish in batter; carefully add to skillet, and fry, 2 fillets at a time, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with chips and malt vinegar.
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