Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish

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I’m loving this quick and easy version of a classic recipe! This Air Fried Beer Battered Fish and Chips is made with fresh cod, an assortment of seasonings and a batter made with Michelob ULTRA. Air Frying breaded fish lets you enjoy this pub style favorite with a lot less, oil, fat and guilt!

I can’t believe I’ve had my Air Fryer for about 3 years and it has just now occurred to me to cook Beer Battered Fish and Chips in it! In the past couple years, I’ve been cooking just about everything in my Air Fryer, from an assortment of vegetables to even Asian Cuisines like Orange Chicken and General Tso’s Chicken. And my Air Fryer is awesome because it can take some healthier things (like vegetables) and make them super tasty. It can also take some “not-so-healthy” things and cut out on some of the bad stuff (General Tso’s Chicken!).

Today, we are making Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish and Chips. This classic pub staple has been around forever. It’s a pretty simple recipe. You take a mild white fish (usually cod), dip it in batter and then fry it in a vat of hot oil. Just serve it with some chips (french fries), a lemon wedge, vinegar and some tartar sauce and you’ve got yourself one heck of a meal. Plus, it’s a healthier version of a meal we love to enjoy while cheering on our favorite team.

Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish and Chips

While I’ve always loved fish and chips, I’ve definitely had some versions of this dish that are just DRIPPING in oil. By the time I was done eating them, I could barely get out of my seat! So, this is why I’m amazed it has taken me this long to make an Air Fryer version of Fish and Chips!

This version of fish and chips has a fraction of the oil you would usually be ingesting. And, to make things even more awesome, I’ve found the perfect beer to use in my batter – Michelob ULTRA! This is a perfect ingredient because Michelob ULTRA is the Superior Light Beer with 2.6 carbs and 95 calories per bottle.

I love drinking beer, but I also love to stay active and healthy. So, just like this for Fish and Chips, I’m looking for a balance between having fun and staying healthy. Michelob ULTRA and also Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold are an awesome way to wind down and cool off at the end of the day and enjoy fun times with friends and family! It’s the perfect beer for an active lifestyle, both focused on fun and focused on health in equal measures! I got all my fresh ingredients for this dish at my local Kroger, and you can find Michelob ULTRA at your local supermarket and many other locations! Click here for possible savings in your area.

Fish and Chips Recipe

So, are you ready to make some Beer Battered Fish and Chips? Take a look at the recipe card below for step by step instructions. Here are the ingredients that you will need to get started:

• 1 1/2 lbs Cod
• 6 oz Michelob ULTRA
• 2 Cups Flour
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1/4 tsp Onion Salt

Notes, Tips and Variations

• PREHEAT- Make Sure you preheat your Air Fryer, this is very important.
• DIPPING INTO THE BEER BATTER- I found that the best way to dip the cod fillets into the beer batter and then the flour is to use a fork, not your fingers. It gets way too messy. I learned this the hard way.
• ADD SOME HEAT?- Add 1/4 tsp of Cayenne Pepper (or more?) to your flour mixture to add a little heat as desired.
• CAN YOU DRINK SOME OF THE BEER WHILE I’M COOKING?- How dare you even ask?!?! Of course you can! Michelob ULTRA or Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold are perfect beers to drink while cooking in the kitchen!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish and Chips! It’s all that “pub style” taste, but made with Michelob ULTRA in your Air Fryer, it is much lighter! Now you can enjoy Fish and Chips without having to take a nap afterwards!

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Air Fried Beer Battered Fish and Chips

I'm loving this quick and easy version of a classic recipe! This Air Fried Beer Battered Fish and Chips is made with fresh cod, an assortment of seasonings and a batter made with Michelob Ultra Light. Air Frying breaded fish lets you enjoy this pub style favorite with a lot less, oil, fat and guilt!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer, fish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs Cod
• 6 oz Michelob ULTRA
• 2 Cups Flour
• 2 tbsp Corn Starch
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1/4 tsp Onion Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 390 Degrees

2. Cut Cod into fillets, about 3-4 inches long each.

   

3. Mix together 1 cup of flour, corn starch, baking soda, egg and beer in a medium size bowl.

   

4. Mix together the rest of the flour and the paprika, onion powder and garlic powder in another bowl.

   

5. Dip the cod fillets into the beer batter, then into the flour.

   

6. Cook in preheated AIr Fryer at 390 degrees for 12-14 minutes, or until the outside is nice and golden. Serve immediately.