Fish & Chips Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare the classic Fish & Chips, a popular British dish that features crispy battered fish served with golden fries.
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer or deep pan For frying the fish and chips
- 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the batter
Ingredients
- 4 fillets White fish Such as cod or haddock
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup Beer Or sparkling water
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 4 large Potatoes Peeled and cut into thick chips
- as needed Oil For deep frying
- to taste Salt For seasoning the chips
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and beer to form a smooth batter.
- Pat dry the fish fillets and dust with flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip each fillet into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Fry the fish in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Fry the potato chips in the same oil until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- Serve hot, with lemon wedges and tartar sauce if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and beer.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 12.4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.5mg
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