Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy recipe for homemade Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Crispy, golden-brown fish fillets pair perfectly with piping hot, perfectly crispy french fries for a pub-inspired feast you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into 4-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold beer
- 3 large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the cold beer and whisk until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
- Dip the fish fillets into the beer batter, coating them completely. Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried fish from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Fry the cut potato fries in the hot oil in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve the beer battered fish and crispy fries immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces like tartar sauce or malt vinegar.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beer Battered Fish Chips