Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy recipe for crispy Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Perfectly golden-brown fish fillets are coated in a delicious beer batter and served alongside perfectly crispy French fries for a truly irresistible dish.
Ingredients
– 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into 1-inch thick strips
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup beer (your favorite lager or IPA)
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
– 3 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick french fry strips
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, beer, baking powder, salt, and pepper until a smooth batter forms.
2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F.
3. Working in batches, dip the fish strips into the beer batter, coating them completely. Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 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. In the same hot oil, fry the potato strips in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain the fried potatoes on a paper towel-lined plate and season with additional salt if desired.
7. Serve the hot, crispy beer battered fish and chips immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispy fish, let the battered fish rest for 10 minutes before frying. You can also use a mix of different white fish fillets for variety. Adjust the frying time as needed based on the thickness of your fish and potato strips.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British