Guinness Beer-Battered Fish & Chips by Shesgotthecooks

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (12 oz) guinness beer, chilled
• 1.5 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large dill pickle, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh dill, minced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium onion powder
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. For the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickle, minced fresh dill, lemon juice, black pepper, onion powder, and sugar. Stir to combine, cover, and refrigerate.
2. For the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt
3. Gradually whisk in the chilled Guinness beer until a smooth, thick batter forms. It should be the consistency of pancake batter.
4. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Cut into serving-sized portions if desired.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Dip each fish portion into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated, and carefully place it into the hot oil.
7. Fry the fish in batches for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Remove the fried fish from the oil and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
9. Serve the crispy Guinness beer-battered fish immediately with the homemade tartar sauce.