Classic Fish and Chips Recipe

Name: Classic Fish and Chips Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup water (cold sparkling); Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil (for frying); 4 potatoes (large, peeled and cut into thick fries); Salt to taste

Dive into the classic delight of Fish and Chips with our easy recipe, bringing you crispy battered fish and perfectly golden fries for a comforting seaside meal.

Ryan Brooks

|June 30, 2024

A plate showcasing a classic fish and chips recipe with two pieces of fried fish, a serving of fries, a small cup of tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge.

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Classic Fish and Chips Recipe

Ryan Brooks

A classic British dish of crispy battered fish served with golden fries, perfect for a comforting dinner by the harbor.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Meal Type Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine British

Servings

Calories 1023 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Ingredient Cost $13

Shopping Cost$26

Equipment

Deep fryer or large pot
Mixing bowls
Tongs
Paper towels

Ingredients

Fish:

4 cod fillets
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water cold sparkling
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Chips:

4 potatoes large, peeled and cut into thick fries
Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the deep fryer or large pot with vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Vegetable oil
Rinse and pat dry the cod fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
Salt and pepper to taste, 4 cod fillets
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cold sparkling water until smooth.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup water
Dredge the cod fillets in the batter, letting excess drip off.
Carefully lower the battered fillets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
For the chips, blanch the cut potatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
4 potatoes
Fry the chips in the hot oil until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Salt to taste
Serve the fish and chips hot with a wedge of lemon and tartar sauce if desired.

Notes

For an extra crunch, double fry the chips.
Serve with mushy peas for a traditional touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 1023kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 168gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 387mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 4649mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 7mg

Keyword British Cuisine, Comfort Food, Dinner, Fish and Chips

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After long days spent digging up history, nothing brings back to the present like enjoying a plate of Fish and Chips by the harbor. This classic British dish, with its crispy battered fish and golden fries, is a comforting reminder of simpler pleasures. It's the perfect meal to unwind and reflect on the day's discoveries, savoring the flavors that bring a sense of home and relaxation.

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