Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy recipe for homemade Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Crispy, golden-brown fish fillets pair perfectly with piping hot, perfectly crispy french fries (chips) for a pub-inspired feast you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients
– 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into 4-inch pieces
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup cold beer
– 3 large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the cold beer and whisk until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
3. Dip the fish fillets into the beer batter, coating them completely. Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
4. Remove the fried fish from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Fry the cut potato fries in the hot oil in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Serve the beer battered fish and crispy fries immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces like tartar sauce or malt vinegar.
Notes
For extra crispy fries, soak the cut potato slices in cold water for 30 minutes before frying. This helps remove excess starch and results in a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Seafood & Meatless
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British, American