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Fish and Chips Delight

Crispy Beer-Battered Fish with Perfectly Golden Fries: A Modern Classic

4servings
50 min
Medium
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Fish and Chips Delight

About this recipe

Indulge in this modern take on the classic British comfort food: Fish and Chips. Our recipe ensures a crispy beer-battered fish served alongside perfectly golden fries. It's an inviting dish that's perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds cod fillets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cold beer
  • 4 large Russet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 3 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°F.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.

  3. 3

    Add cold beer to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 325°F.

  5. 5

    Dry the cod with paper towels, dip each piece into the batter, then carefully place in the hot oil.

  6. 6

    Fry fish for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Increase oil temperature to 375°F.

  8. 8

    Fry potato fries until golden brown and crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.

  9. 9

    Serve the fish and chips hot, seasoned with salt if desired.

Chef's tip

Make sure to use cold beer for the batter to achieve the crispiest result.

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