Step 1

pat your cod loins dry and cut them lengthwise if they are thick

Step 2

season with salt & pepper

Step 3

Prepare your batter by mixing the self-rising flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk. Then place the bowl in the freezer until you're ready to add in the beer then fry. (Keep the beer cold, too)

Step 4

heat up canola oil on medium high heat (enough oil to fry the fish)

Step 5

for dredging add cornstarch and all of the seasoning. whisk.

Step 6

dredge your fish in the cornstarch mixture then shake of excess and place on rack

Step 7

when you're ready to fry, pull out the bowl from the freezer and begin adding the cold beer while whisking. it should be the consistency of pancake batter. (adjust to your liking)

Step 8

dip the fish in beer batter, allow the excess to drip off, then add to the frying pan in the hot oil

Step 9

fry about 3 minutes per side/ flip when golden brown

Step 10

do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 11

serve with tartar sauce & your favorite chips or french fries