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Crispy Fish & Chips

Fish and Chips is a classic comfort food featuring flaky white fish coated in a crispy golden beer batter and served with perfectly cooked fries. Simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor, this beloved dish is a family favorite that brings a taste of seaside tradition right to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Fish:
  • 8 Small Pieces of white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
  • 1 Cup All-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Fish Batter:
  • 1 Cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 7 Tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 Tbsp Fizzy beer
Optional Serving Suggestions:
  • Tartar sauce
  • Lemon wedges
  • Malt vinegar
  • Coleslaw

Equipment

  • 1 Deep fryer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish dry with paper towel and check over your fish for any bones. If you have a thicker part and thinner part of the fish, cut the thin part off as we will cook this separately to avoid overcooking.
  2. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
  3. Lightly coat each fillet with flour.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350F (175C).
  5. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, milk, olive oil, water, salt, pepper, and beer. Don't worry if there are lumps in the batter, this is good.
  6. Fry the Fish: Dip fish into the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place the fish into the hot oil and fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Transfer to wire rack to drain.
  8. Serve: Serve the crispy fish alongside hot chips or sweet potatoes. Garnish with lemon wedges, dill, and your favorite condiments.