Crappie Fish Fry

• crappie fillets, cut into fingerlike strips1 lb
• ale or any full-bodied beer↗12 ounces
• cornflour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• paprika↗1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• flour↗1 cup
• fresh peanut oil or canola oil

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Empty beer into a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add the corn flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne to the bowl and whisk until you have light and frothy batter.

3. 3

   Refrigerate for a least an hour but up to five days.

4. 4

   In a deep fryer or deep skillet, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F.

5. 5

   Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess; then dip them in the beer batter, coating them well.

6. 6

   Fry in oil until perfectly golden and drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce and hot sauce. Yum-yum! Prep time does not include refrigeration time.