Description
Indulge in the ultimate pub-style comfort food with this easy homemade recipe for crispy, golden Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Tender fish fillets are coated in a light and airy beer batter, then fried to perfection and served alongside hot, seasoned french fries for the ultimate flavor-packed family meal.
Ingredients
– 1 pound cod or haddock fillets, cut into 4-inch pieces
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup cold beer
– 3 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick french fry strips
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in the cold beer until a smooth batter forms.
2. In a separate bowl, place the remaining 1 cup of flour.
3. Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350°F.
4. Working in batches, dredge the fish fillets in the flour, then dip them in the beer batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
5. Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Add the potato strips to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
7. Serve the beer battered fish and crispy french fries immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Notes
– For extra crispy fries, soak the potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes before frying. Dry thoroughly before cooking.
– Substitute cod or haddock with other white fish fillets like tilapia or pollock.
– Serve with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, or your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Seafood & Meatless
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American