Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780kcal
Cost: 20$
Equipment
- ๐ฅ Deep fryer or large deep pot
- ๐ก๏ธ Kitchen thermometer
- ๐ช Sharp knife
- ๐ฅ Measuring cups/spoons
- ๐ฅฃ Large mixing bowls
- ๐ Spider strainer or slotted spoon
- ๐งป Paper towels
Ingredients
- For the Fish:
- 4 ๐ cod or haddock fillets 6-8 oz each
- 2 cups ๐พ all-purpose flour
- 1 ยฝ cups ๐บ cold beer
- 1 ๐ฅ large egg
- 1 tsp ๐ง salt
- ยฝ tsp ๐ถ๏ธ black pepper
- ยฝ tsp ๐ง baking powder
- ยผ tsp ๐ฟ dried herbs optional
- For the Chips:
- 4 ๐ฅ large russet potatoes
- ๐ง Salt to taste
- ๐ข๏ธ Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- For Serving:
- ๐ Lemon wedges
- ๐ฅฌ Malt vinegar
- ๐ฅซ Tartar sauce
Instructions
- For the Chips:
- Peel potatoes and cut into thick chips
- Soak in cold water for 30 minutes
- Drain and pat completely dry
- First fry at 325ยฐF (165ยฐC) for 5-7 minutes
- Remove and rest while cooking fish
- Second fry at 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) until golden
- For the Fish:
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, baking powder
- Add cold beer and egg, whisk until smooth
- Pat fish dry and season with salt
- Dredge in extra flour, then dip in batter
- Fry at 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) for 5-7 minutes
- Drain on paper towels
Notes
Recipe Notes: ๐ Use cold beer for crispier batter ๐ Double-frying chips ensures crispy exterior ๐ Pat fish completely dry before battering ๐ Maintain oil temperature for best results Storage Tips: โ๏ธ Best served immediately โ Not recommended for freezing โ
Leftover chips can be reheated in oven
Pro Tips:
๐ Use firm white fish
๐ Keep batter very cold
๐ Check oil temperature frequently
๐ Don't overcrowd the fryer
๐ Season immediately after frying Variations:
๐ Try different fish (halibut, pollock)
๐ถ๏ธ Add cayenne to batter for heat
๐ง Season chips with garlic powder
๐ฟ Add fresh herbs to batter Common Questions:
โ Oil not hot enough? Food will be greasy
โ Batter falling off? Fish wasn't dry enough
โ Soggy chips? Didn't double fry
โ Best oil? Neutral with high smoke point Perfect For:
๐ฝ๏ธ Family dinners
๐ Casual entertaining
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ British-themed meals
๐ Summer dining Side Suggestions:
๐ฅ Mushy peas
๐ฅฌ Coleslaw
๐ฅ Pickled onions
๐ฅซ Curry sauce
๐ Use firm white fish
๐ Keep batter very cold
๐ Check oil temperature frequently
๐ Don't overcrowd the fryer
๐ Season immediately after frying Variations:
๐ Try different fish (halibut, pollock)
๐ถ๏ธ Add cayenne to batter for heat
๐ง Season chips with garlic powder
๐ฟ Add fresh herbs to batter Common Questions:
โ Oil not hot enough? Food will be greasy
โ Batter falling off? Fish wasn't dry enough
โ Soggy chips? Didn't double fry
โ Best oil? Neutral with high smoke point Perfect For:
๐ฝ๏ธ Family dinners
๐ Casual entertaining
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ British-themed meals
๐ Summer dining Side Suggestions:
๐ฅ Mushy peas
๐ฅฌ Coleslaw
๐ฅ Pickled onions
๐ฅซ Curry sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 890g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Fiber: 6g
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