Classic Fish and Chips
You don't have to go to London for delicious fish and chips! This pub-worthy recipe will satisfy your next fried food craving.
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
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place sliced potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate medium bowl.
- Add milk and egg; stir until batter is smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drain and pat dry potatoes. Fry in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Dredge cod in batter, one piece at a time, and place in hot oil.
- 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).
- Fry potatoes again in hot oil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- 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