beer batter sticking

[Guest]

I have been having a problem with beer battered filets sticking to the basket of my deep fryer. I don't have any problems with any other methods of deep frying filets just with the beer batter. They stick so bad that the filets are ruined. I have to hold the fish suspended in the oil for a second before I can let it go. Any suggestions??

[ATM]

When you use beer batter fry them in a non-stick pan rather than your deep frier.

[Guest]

Get rid of the basket, there is no real need for it, many folks have the same problem with them. Get yourself an oriental style strainer, it a contraption with a long bamboo handle and a broad shallow wire "basket" on one end, similar in shape to a spatula or slotted spoon, these typically come in two sizes get the largest one you can find for fying fish. You can find these at asian food stores and kitchen/cooking specialty shops. The are a lot less messy than a basket, and allow most of the oil to drain quickly.

[Walleye_GFA]

Yup rid the basket and MAKE SURE your temp does NTO DROP BELOW 350 AT ALL... is small fryers it will drop up to 100 degrees...

Wally

[cd3]

try deep frying without the basket.just 1 more thing to clean, i drop them in without and it works fine.

[cd3]

oops,, im new to posting here,, i see others already had the answer for the beer batter.

[Trany]

The oil is to cool. You need it at 350+ to sear the fish alowing for them to float and the batter to crisp and golden. Also try to wash the filets prior to breading, first in cool water then dip it in ice cold water before breading, this seems to help them coat easier.