CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS – GOLDEN FRIED FAVORITE

CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS – GOLDEN FRIED FAVORITE

Crispy battered fish served with golden chips is a timeless comfort food loved worldwide. This classic dish delivers the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness, making it a family favorite for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) firm white fish fillets (e.g., cod, haddock, or hake) or any fish of your choice
• 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
• 5 g (1 tsp) salt
• 5 g (1 tsp) black pepper
• 350 ml (1 ½ cups) cold sparkling water or beer
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and cut into thick chips
• 1 L (4 cups) vegetable oil for deep frying
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Malt vinegar or tartar sauce for dipping

STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).
2. Rinse and pat dry fish fillets, then lightly dust with flour.
3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cold sparkling water (or beer) until smooth to form batter.
4. Dip fish fillets into batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
5. Fry fish in hot oil for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Fry chips in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain and season with salt.
7. Serve fish and chips hot with lemon wedges, malt vinegar, or tartar sauce.

HELPFUL COOKING TIPS

• Use cold sparkling water for a light, crispy batter.
• Fry fish in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
• Double-fry chips for extra crispiness: first at lower heat (160°C / 320°F), then at higher heat (180°C / 350°F).
• Always drain fried food on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

PREP TIME

• 20 minutes

COOKING TIME

• 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME

• 50 minutes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

• Calories: ~450 kcal
• Carbohydrates: ~50 g
• Protein: ~28 g
• Fat: ~18 g
• Fiber: ~5 g

DIETARY TAGS

• High-protein
• Nut-free

ALLERGEN INFORMATION

• Contains fish (major allergen).
• Contains gluten (flour).
• Beer batter may contain traces of barley (gluten).