Description
Enjoy a classic British dish with this homemade Fish and Chips recipe! Crispy battered fish fillets paired with golden, crunchy chips create a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. Serve with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges for an authentic touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Malt vinegar
- Tartar sauce
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Peel the russet potatoes and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Cut the potatoes into thick chips, about 1 inch wide.
- Soak the cut chips in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove more starch.
- Drain the chips and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 325°F (160°C).
- Fry the chips in batches for about 5-6 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry the chips again for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt while hot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup of cold sparkling water while whisking until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the fish and chips on a large platter or individual plates. Accompany with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent for the best frying results.
- For extra crispy chips, consider double frying them as described.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning in the batter to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes