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Crispy Fish and Chips Recipe: Easy Homemade Delicious!
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Crispy Fish and Chips Recipe: Easy Homemade Delicious!
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Crispy Fish and Chips Recipe: Easy Homemade Delicious!

Learn how to make the ultimate crispy fish and chips at home! This recipe guides you through preparing perfectly battered fish fillets and golden, crunchy fries, just like your favorite British takeaway. A classic comfort food that's easier to make than you think.
#Fish and Chips
#Fried Fish
#Homemade Fries
#Seafood
#Comfort Food
#Easy Dinner
Golden Crispy Fish and Chips Platter
Golden Crispy Fish and Chips Platter

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
British
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
35g
Protein
50g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Perfectly Fried Fish Fillet
Perfectly Fried Fish Fillet

Ingredients

  • White Fish Fillets (e.g., Dory, Cod, Haddock)
    (Skinless and boneless)

    500 grams
  • Potatoes
    (For making chips)

    4 medium
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  • All-purpose flour
    (Plus extra for dusting)

    1.5 cups
  • Cornstarch
    (For extra crispiness)

    1 cup
  • Baking powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Cold sparkling water or light beer
    (For batter)

    1 cup
  • Vegetable oil
    (For deep frying)

    4 cups
  • Lemon wedges
    (For serving)

    1 unit
  • Tartar sauce
    (For serving (optional))

    1 cup
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Freshly Fried Golden Chips
Freshly Fried Golden Chips

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the chips: Peel and cut potatoes into thick-cut chips. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry with a clean towel.
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    Prepare the chips: Peel and cut potatoes into thick-cut chips. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry with a clean towel.
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  • 2

    First fry the chips: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 130°C (265°F). Fry the chips in batches for 5-7 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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    First fry the chips: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 130°C (265°F). Fry the chips in batches for 5-7 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
    10m

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  • 3

    Prepare the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Dust the fillets with a thin layer of all-purpose flour.
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    Prepare the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Dust the fillets with a thin layer of all-purpose flour.
    3m

  • 4

    Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water or beer until a smooth, thick batter forms.
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    Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water or beer until a smooth, thick batter forms.
    4m

  • 5

    Coat the fish: Dip each flour-dusted fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
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    Coat the fish: Dip each flour-dusted fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
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  • 6

    Fry the fish: Increase the oil temperature to 180°C (350°F). Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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    Fry the fish: Increase the oil temperature to 180°C (350°F). Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
    6m

  • 7

    Second fry the chips: Return the pre-fried chips to the hot oil (180°C / 350°F) and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and season immediately with salt.
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    Second fry the chips: Return the pre-fried chips to the hot oil (180°C / 350°F) and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and season immediately with salt.
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  • 8

    Serve: Arrange the crispy fish and chips on a platter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.
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    Serve: Arrange the crispy fish and chips on a platter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.
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