Classic Fish and Chips

Ingredients

• potatoes (4 large)
• all-purpose flour (1 cup)
• baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• salt (1 teaspoon)
• ground black pepper (1 teaspoon)
• milk (1 cup)
• egg (1 )
• vegetable oil (1 quart)
• cod fillets (1.5 pounds)

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Place sliced potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate medium bowl.
4. Add milk and egg; stir until batter is smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Drain and pat dry potatoes. Fry in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
7. Dredge cod in batter, one piece at a time, and place in hot oil.
8. Fry fish in batches until golden brown on all sides; drain on paper towels. Monitor oil temperature, increasing the heat as needed to maintain 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
9. Fry potatoes again in hot oil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 782
• fat: 26 g
• sats: 4 g
• carbs: 92 g
• fibre: 9 g
• protein: 45 g
• salt: 0 g