Beer Batter Fish Made Great

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

8 (4 ounce) fillets cod

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 egg, beaten

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse fish, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.

Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.

Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry fish, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.