🍺🐟 Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish & Chips
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Fish:
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1½ lbs white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock), cut into strips
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Salt & black pepper
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½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
Beer Batter:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup cold beer (lager works best)
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1 egg (helps structure in air fryer)
Chips (Fries):
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3 large russet potatoes, cut into thick fries
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1½ tbsp olive oil
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¾ tsp salt
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½ tsp paprika
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chips
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Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes (removes starch).
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Drain and pat very dry.
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Toss with oil, salt, and paprika.
Air Fry:
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380°F (193°C) for 15–18 minutes
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Shake halfway through
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Increase to 400°F for last 3–5 minutes for extra crisp
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Remove and keep warm
2️⃣ Prepare the Fish
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Pat fish completely dry.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Lightly dredge in plain flour (this helps batter stick).
3️⃣ Make the Batter
Whisk flour, baking powder, spices, egg, and cold beer until smooth.
Consistency should be like thick pancake batter.
4️⃣ Air Fry the Fish
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Dip floured fish into batter, letting excess drip off.
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Spray air fryer basket well with oil spray.
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Place fish in basket without overcrowding.
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Spray tops lightly with oil.
Cook:
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400°F for 8–10 minutes
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Flip halfway and spray again
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Cook until golden and internal temp is 145°F
🍋 Serve With
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Tartar sauce
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Lemon wedges
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Malt vinegar
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Coleslaw
❓ Q & A
❓ Will beer batter work in an air fryer?
Yes — but adding egg helps it set. Spray generously with oil for browning.
❓ What’s the best fish?
Cod is classic. Haddock is traditional. Pollock is budget-friendly.
❓ Can I make it without beer?
Yes! Replace beer with:
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Sparkling water
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Club soda
❓ Why is my batter not crispy?
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Too thick batter
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Not enough oil spray
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Overcrowding basket
❓ Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, but reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes.