fish and chips recipe

Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips

Servings: 2          Prep Time: 15 minutes          Cook Time: 20 minutes

Author: GrandBaby Cakes 

Learn all you need to about how to make fish and chips in this easy recipe. Flaky fish cooks up tender on the inside but golden brown and crispy on the outside. 

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup beer or milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound Cod portions cut into strips
  • 3 potatoes cut into sticks

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium sized pot over medium high heat.
  • Whisk together flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt in one medium sized bowl until smooth.
  • Next slowly add in beer or milk and continue whisking until batter is combined.
  • Salt and pepper fish then dip each piece into batter coating evenly.
  • Fry fish in oil until golden brown and crispy.
  • Next fry potatoes until golden brown.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Recipe Notes:

  • It is very important to season the fish before dipping it into the fish and chips batter for the BEST flavor.
  • Make sure the fish is dry before dipping it in the batter. If it seems a bit damp use a paper towel to give it a little pat.
  • Allow the fish to drain on a metal rack after cooking before transferring them to a serving plate or serving.
  • Serve immediately for the best flavor.
  • Cook in batches and don’t overcrowd the portions in the hot oil.
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