Fish and Chips Recipe: Crispy and Golden
Crispy beer-battered fish and golden chips.
Ingredients
- Fish:
- 4 cod fillets 6 oz each
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cold beer
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chips:
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: Lemon wedges parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Tartar sauce lager
Instructions
- Soak cut potatoes in salted water for 30 minutes; drain, dry.
- Fry potatoes at 325°F for 4-5 minutes; drain.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and beer for batter.
- Dredge fish in flour, dip in batter; fry at 375°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Fry chips again at 375°F for 2-3 minutes; salt.
- Serve on parchment with lemon, parsley, tartar sauce, and lager.
Notes
- Use cold beer for crispy batter.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, and reheat in the oven.
- Try a gluten-free variation.
- Pair with mushy peas.