How To Make Perfect Fry Fish And Chips
These russet potatoes and cod fillets make the best fish and chips combination. But the key to a good fish and chips recipe is how you fry it. Here’s how.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 3russet potatoes,cut into fried
- canola oil,for frying
- 1tspkosher salt,plus more to taste
- 2lbcod fillets
- freshly ground black pepper,to taste
- 2½cupsall-purpose flour,divided
- 1tspbaking powder
- 1botbeer
- parsley,fresh, chopped, for garnish
- 1lemon,cut into wedges, for serving
- tartar sauce,for serving
- ketchup,for serving
- malt vinegar,for serving
Instructions
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Add the potatoes to a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch and prevent discoloration.
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Pour oil to a depth of 6 inches in a large heavy pot. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 325 degrees F.
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Drain the potatoes and blot dry thoroughly with paper towels.
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Working in batches, fry the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, or until pale golden.
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With a slotted spoon or spider, transfer to a wire rack to drain. Season with salt.
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Increase the heat to high. When the oil temperature reaches 375 degrees F, return the fries to the pot and fry until golden brown.
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Transfer to the rack to drain again and season with more salt.
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Reduce the heat to medium-high to let the oil temperature reduce to 350 degrees F.
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Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season all over with salt and pepper.
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Add 1 cup of flour to a plate. Dredge the cod in the flour, shaking off any excess.
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In a large bowl, whisk to combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder.
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Gradually add the beer, whisking until smooth.
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Dip the dredged cod in the batter, turning to coat completely.
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Fry the cod in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to drain for 3 minutes. Season with salt.
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Garnish the fish and chips with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, ketchup, and malt vinegar.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 736.64kcal
- Fat:Â 10.67g
- Saturated Fat:Â 1.10g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.03g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 5.43g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 3.24g
- Carbohydrates:Â 99.12g
- Fiber:Â 5.55g
- Sugar:Â 1.77g
- Protein:Â 53.33g
- Cholesterol:Â 97.52mg
- Sodium:Â 701.87mg
- Calcium:Â 180.30mg
- Potassium:Â 1887.19mg
- Iron:Â 6.85mg
- Vitamin A: 52.87µg
- Vitamin C:Â 28.33mg
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