Mix the batter
Combine the plain flour, baking powder, paprika, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper in a bowl. Add the eggs and lager and whisk to a smooth, slightly thick batter. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
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Beer-Battered Fish – Crispy Beer-Battered Fish from the Air Fryer
Classic German beer-battered fish with a light batter, baked until crispy in the air fryer instead of deep-fried. The fish fillets are dipped in an airy batter made from plain flour, egg and pale lager, then baked at a high temperature until golden brown. Serve with remoulade and a lemon wedge.
Duration35 minsDifficultyEasyServings4kcal320
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Nutrition
per serving
320kcal
32 g
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Fat1 gFibre
4 Servings
Whole recipe1,280 kcal
Ingredients
4 ServingsPreparation
Season the fish
Pat the fish fillets dry with kitchen paper and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
Preheat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (approx. 3 minutes).
Coat the fish
Pull each piece of fish through the beer batter, allow the excess batter to drip off briefly, then place the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap.
Spray with oil
Spray the fish pieces evenly with oil.
Bake
Bake at 200 °C for 8 minutes.
Flip and finish baking
Carefully flip the fish pieces, spray again with oil and bake for a further 5 minutes, until the batter is golden brown and crispy.
Serve
Serve the beer-battered fish immediately with remoulade and lemon wedges.
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