Quick Beer-Battered Fish and Chips
80% authentic · British
A simplified version for a weeknight meal. Uses pre-cut chips (or frozen) and a slightly lighter batter, focusing on speed without sacrificing too much flavor.
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Ingredients
- Cod or Haddock fillets4 x 150g
- Frozen french fries800g
- All-purpose flour150g
- Cornstarch50g
- Baking powder1/2 tsp
- Cold sparkling water or lager250ml
- Vegetable oil (for frying)1L
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Lemon wedgesfor serving
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven according to frozen french fry package instructions. Bake fries until nearly done.
- 2
While fries bake, prepare the batter. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water or lager until smooth.
- 3
Season fish fillets with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Dip fish into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Let excess drip off.
- 6
Carefully lower battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain.
- 7
Finish frying the french fries in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes until crisp. Remove and drain.
- 8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
