Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cod or haddock fillets (skinless)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold beer or sparkling water
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chips
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into thick chips, rinse under cold water until clear.
- Soak the Chips: Soak chips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to enhance crispiness.
- Make the Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and beer/sparkling water until smooth.
- Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Fish: Dip fish in batter and fry until golden brown (4-5 minutes). Avoid overcrowding.
- Cook the Chips: Drain soaked chips, pat dry, then fry until golden (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg