Fish and Chips (British Classic, American Favorite)

A beloved dish made with white fish such as cod or haddock coated in a light batter and deep-fried until crispy, served with golden fries and tartar sauce. Though originally from Britain, fish and chips are also very popular in the U.S., especially in the Northeast and Midwest.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Medium

2 Servings

650 Kcal

15 Mins

20 Mins

35 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 2 Cod or Haddock Fillets (about 200g each)

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (plus ½ cup for coating)

  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

  • 1 cup Cold Beer (or Sparkling Water)

  • 1 tsp Salt

  • ½ tsp Black Pepper

  • Vegetable Oil (for frying)

  • 2 Large Potatoes (cut into fries)

  • Salt (for fries)

  • For Serving
    Tartar Sauce
    Lemon Wedges

03 Method

Step 1
Cut Potatoes into fries. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat dry.

Step 2
Heat Oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 160°C (320°F). Fry the Potato fries for 3–4 minutes until slightly golden but not fully crisp. Remove and drain.

Step 3
Increase oil temperature to 180°C (350°F). Re-fry the fries until crispy and golden. Drain and season with Salt.

Step 4
Pat Fish Fillets dry. Dredge lightly in Flour, shaking off excess.

Step 5
In a bowl, whisk together Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Pepper, and Cold Beer (or Sparkling Water) to make a smooth batter.

Step 6
Dip Fish Fillets into the batter, coating evenly.

Step 7
Carefully lower into hot Oil and fry for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 8
Serve hot with Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Lemon Wedges.