Dotty's Friday Fish Fry Recipe
Our beer-battered and fried to perfection Walleye is served with house-made coleslaw, French fries, pickles, lemon wedge and our famous house-made Tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fish and Accompaniments
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Beer Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and well combined. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter the Fish
Dip each Walleye fillet into the beer batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Cook the French Fries
In the same oil, fry the French fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare the Tartar Sauce
Serve with your favorite house-made tartar sauce (recipe optional).
- 7
Serve
Plate the fried Walleye with a side of French fries, pickles, a lemon wedge, and coleslaw. Enjoy your Dotty's Friday Fish Fry!
