Classic Fish and Chips
Total Time
1h 46m
24m prep · 82m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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Simple fish and chips made with cod fillets and twice-fried fries. Tastes great as-is or with malt vinegar, lemon, or tartar sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes , peeled and cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1.5 pounds cod fillets

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Place sliced potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.

  3. 3

    Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate medium bowl.

  4. 4

    Add milk and egg; stir until batter is smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  6. 6

    Drain and pat dry potatoes. Fry in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Dredge cod in batter, one piece at a time, and place in hot oil.

  8. 8

    Fry fish in batches until golden brown on all sides; drain on paper towels. Monitor oil temperature, increasing the heat as needed to maintain 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  9. 9

    Fry potatoes again in hot oil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.

  10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!

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