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Catfish: Battered Catfish & Chips

Source of Recipe


Southern Living






List of Ingredients



• 4 large baking potatoes
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp kosher salt
  
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  
• 1 (12-oz.) bottle dark beer
  
• Vegetable oil
  
• 1-1/4 tsp salt, divided
  
• 3/4 tsp pepper, divided
  
• 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
  
• *
  
• Malt vinegar
  






Instructions



1. Cut potatoes into paper-thin slices. Combine potatoes and (cold) water to cover in a large bowl; set aside.
   
   
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add beer, whisking until smooth. Cover and chill for 1 hour, if desired.
   
   
3. Drain potatoes well. Pour oil to a depth of 1-1/2 inches into a heavy skillet; heat to 375 degrees (F). Fry potatoes, in 4 batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Keep warm.
   
   
4. Sprinkle fish with remaining salt and pepper. Dip fish in batter; carefully add to skillet and fry, 2 fillets at a time, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
   
   Serve with chips and malt vinegar.
   
   Makes 4 servings.