Cajun Seasoned Beer Battered Fried Fish
Cajun-style fried fish fillets are prepared with a spicy beer batter featuring a touch of hot sauce and cayenne pepper for flavorful heat.
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Instructions
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Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 370 F.
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Whisk eggs, milk, beer, mustard, hot sauce, and half of the salt and peppers in a bowl.
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Place all-purpose flour in a separate shallow bowl.
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In a third bowl, combine corn flour with the remaining salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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Cut fish fillets into bite-sized chunks.
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Dredge fish chunks first in all-purpose flour, then coat in the egg mixture, and finally in the seasoned corn flour, ensuring a thorough coating.
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Place coated fish on a rack to dry slightly.
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Fry fish nuggets in small batches for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and floating.
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Remove fried fish to paper towels to drain excess oil.