Crispy Fried Clam Strips
Tender clam strips in a golden, crunchy beer-battered coat, fried until the edges curl and served with hot sauce and lemon. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 1 lb clam strips (fresh or thawed frozen)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup light beer or sparkling water
- 2 cups neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- ¼ cup hot sauce (Frank's or similar)
- 1 whole lemon (halved)
Instructions
- 1
Pat clam strips dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Whisk flour, beer, and 0.5 tsp salt until smooth batter forms, no lumps.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high until a thermometer reads 350°F, ~8 minutes.
- 4
Working in two batches, dip clam strips in batter to coat, then slide into hot oil.
- 5
Fry until golden and edges curl, 3–4 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve with hot sauce for dipping and lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot (3–4 quart minimum)
- deep-fry or candy thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl for batter
- whisk
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