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!

Nutrition per serving