Regardless of what batter you use, I suggest dipping or rolling your food ( Fish, Onion Ring, Venison, Veggies etc) in flour first, then in your batter.

Beer batter:
1 cup flour
1 1/8 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 egg
1 cup flat beer

Venison Appy's
Batter for Venison cubes- 1/2-3/4"


1 cup of Flour
1 ¼ teaspon of Double Acting Baking Powder
¾ cup Cold Water
1 teaspon Salt
Then deep fry till golden