Need a substitute for beer?

Question

I have a recipe for fried green beans. The batter calls for 1 cup beer and 1 cup flour. I don't have any beer on hand. What can I substitute for the beer?

Answer 1

You can use tonic water, seltzer, anything that's carbonated.  Or you can whip some egg whites till soft peaks, and use that - the results won't be the same, but you just need something to lighten the batter.

Answer 2

Drink soda

Answer 3

The first poster was partially correct.   I would use seltzer or club soda.  Tonic or any other soda with sugar will ruin your recipe.  

If you don't have any seltzer use plain water and add a teaspoon of baking powder

Answer 4

For a batter

chicken broth

beef broth

tonic water

seltzer water

zima

wine cooler

wine spritzer

sparkling apple cider

sparkeling grape juice

Answer 5

beer is what makes the flavor for batter in this recipe, if you are underage get some NA beer, or get another recipe.

good luck