Beer Battered Cod

Step 1

In a medium bowl combine 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs and hot sauce.

Step 2

Slowly pour in beer. Stir constantly with a whisk until the batter is smooth and no longer foamy.

Step 3

In a large stock pot or cast iron skillet heat 2-3 inches of oil to 370 degrees F.

Step 4

Dip cod strips into remaining flour. Shake off any excess.

Step 5

Then dip into beer batter.

Step 6

Carefully drop fish one piece at a time into the hot oil. Cook until brown on both sides, turning only once.

Step 7

Drain on paper towels.