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Beer Batter

Crack open a cold Mexican cerveza, like a Negra Modelo or a Dos Equis (XX) Amber, to make this tasty beer batter. It will also change the way you think about fried fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1Ā 2/3 cups

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dark Mexican beer

Preparation

  1. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually add the beer while whisking. Set the batter aside and let it rest for 15 minutes before using.

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