Fish and Chips Homemade Recipe

If you get a few minutes of a recipe of fish and chips, will you ignore it? You’re hungry and have no interest in cooking either. Here’s the perfect recipe—start with these simple steps….

Step 1: Cut the potatoes into fries shape, wash them first... See the ingredients.

Ingredients

For the Fish:

• 500g (1 lb) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitute: rice flour for extra crispiness)

• 1 cup cold sparkling water (substitute: soda water or beer for a lighter batter)

• 1 tsp baking powder (for fluffiness)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for extra flavor)

• Oil for frying

For the Chips:

• 3 large potatoes, peeled & cut into thick fries

• Cold water (for soaking)

• ½ tsp salt

• Oil for deep frying

Optional Serving:

• Lemon wedges

• Tartar sauce or mayo

• Malt vinegar

Before We Start:

• Use cold sparkling water – Makes the batter light and crispy.

• Soak potatoes in cold water – Removes excess starch for crispier fries.

• Fry twice – Ensures fries are golden and crispy.

• Dry the fish – Helps the batter stick better.

Instructions

Prepare the Chips

Step 1: With a cutter or sharp knife, peel the potatoes and cut them into fries shape. Soak them in cold water for 30 minutes (or overnight for extra crispiness).

Step 2: Drain the potatoes and place them on a dry towel (you need to dry the potatoes; you can dry them anyway).

Step 3: Take a deep pan and heat oil on low to medium flame (I hope you're getting it) or simply, if you have a heat meter, set it to 160°C (320°F). The temperature must be this.

Step 4: Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until soft but NOT browned. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Make the Batter

Step 5: Take a bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix it.

Step 6: Gradually add cold sparkling water while whisking to make it smooth. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.

Fry the Fish

Step 7: Heat the pan with oil over low-medium flame, in the middle position, at a temperature of 180°C (350°F).

Step 8: Pat the fish fillets dry (dry the fish thoroughly). Dust lightly with flour to help it stick in the batter.

Step 9: Dip the fish into the smooth batter, letting the excess drip off (let the extra drip).

Step 10: Take a pan, heat the oil, let it warm for a minute, then place the fish fillets and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain over paper towels.

Second Fry for Chips

Step 11: (As we have done one fry of potato fries before, this is the second time.) Increase the heat temperature to 190°C (375°F).

Step 12: Fry the potatoes again for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.

Drain and serve instantly—fish and chips!

Serve

Serving is known for the impression you give.

• On a wooden platter or newspaper-lined basket

• Dipping bowls for tartar sauce, ketchup & vinegar

• Lemon wedges on the sides

• Napkins (striped or checkered)

• Place condiments like paprika, ketchup, mayonnaise, or any!

What Goes with Fish and Chips

Side Dishes with Fish and Chips:

• Coleslaw – Creamy, tangy, crunchy

• Mushy peas – A British-style classic

• Tartar sauce – A zesty dip for fish flavors

• Baked beans – Slightly sweet and hearty

• Grilled or buttered corn on the cob

• Onion rings

• Side salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)

• Or pickles with it

Best Drinks Will Be:

• Lemonade

• Iced tea

• Malt vinegar soda

• Sparkling water with lemon or lime

Recipes Related to Fish and Chips

How to Make Fish More Crispier?

Use sparkling water in the batter to make it crispier. Coat in flour before dipping into the batter, then fry in hot oil (350-375°F / 175-190°C) and cook until golden and crispy.

Which Condiments Are Used with Chips?

Commonly tartar sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, malt vinegar, garlic aioli, and cheese sauce are used as condiments.

How to Make Frozen Fish and Chips?

Preheat the oven or air fryer. Bake or air-fry frozen fish at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway. For chips, spread them evenly and cook until golden brown.

Conclusion

Cut the potatoes into fries and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes (or overnight). Drain after soaking and dry over a paper towel.

Take a pan, heat the oil over medium to low or 160°C (320°F). Add the potato fries in batches for 4-5 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove the fries and drain them.

Take a bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix it, then slowly add cold sparkling water while whisking to make it smooth. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.

Heat another pan to 180°C (350°F). Pat the fish fillets dry and sprinkle flour to help the batter stick. Dip the fish into the batter, letting excess drip off.

Fry the fish fillets in hot oil for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain them over paper towels.

It’s done! Now, time to fry the fries again. Increase the temperature of the fries pan to 190°C (375°F) and add the potatoes back in, frying them until golden and crispy for 3-4 minutes. Drain, season, serve immediately, and enjoy your fish and chips!

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