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Crispy Battered Fish and Chips

Crispy Battered Fish and Chips prepared dish

Crispy battered fish and chips is a classic british dish featuring tender fish fillets coated in a light, crispy batter, served alongside golden, crunchy chips. This comforting meal is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering. Enjoy it with a side of tartar sauce and lemon wedges for an extra zing!

This recipe is british style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, white fish fillets, tartar sauce, baking powder.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 600 g white fish fillets (skinless)
  • 1 cup tartar sauce (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 whole lemon wedges
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for batter)
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 800 g potatoes (peeled and cut into chips)
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Start by heating the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt to create the batter mixture.
  3. Gradually whisk in the cold water until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
  4. Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated before carefully placing it into the hot oil.
  5. Fry the fish for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. In the meantime, fry the prepared potato chips in the same oil until they are crispy and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Remove the chips and drain on paper towels, seasoning with salt to taste.
  8. Serve the crispy battered fish with the golden chips, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce on the side.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 600
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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