Crispy Fish and Chips Recipe (45 Min Golden British Classic)
🕒 Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 30 min | ⏱️ Total: 45 min
👥 Serves: 4 | 🔥 Calories: 720 kcal/serving
Why You'll LOVE This Crispy Fish and Chips Recipe ✨
- Pub Perfection: Golden beer-battered fish + crispy chips = British comfort!
- Quick Classic: Restaurant-quality in just 45 min
- Diet-Friendly: Gluten-Free Option, Kid-Friendly, Crowd-Pleaser
Ingredients 📋
🐟 Fish & Batter
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock, ~1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sub: GF flour)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup cold dark beer (sub: sparkling water)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
🥔 Chips
- 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (~2 lbs)
- Salt for seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
💡 Pro Tip: Keep beer COLD for the crispiest batter!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Prep Potatoes: Peel, cut potatoes into ½-inch strips, rinse to remove starch. Parboil 3-4 min, drain, pat dry → Ready for frying!
- 2. Make Batter: Whisk flour + cornstarch + baking powder + garlic powder + onion powder + paprika + salt + pepper. Add cold beer, mix until smooth. Chill 30 min → Light & crispy!
- 3. Prep Fish: Pat fish dry, season with salt + pepper. Dust with flour → Perfect coating!
- 4. Fry Chips: Heat oil to 325°F, fry potatoes 5-6 min until soft. Drain. Raise oil to 375°F, fry again 2-3 min until crispy → Golden chips!
- 5. Fry Fish & Serve: Dip fish in batter, fry at 375°F 4-5 min until golden. Drain, serve with chips + tartar sauce → Pub classic!
⏰ Timing Hack: Prep batter while potatoes parboil – saves 10 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Double-Fry Chips: Low temp first, high temp second = crispy outside, fluffy inside
- Cold Batter: Chill batter + use cold beer = crunchier fish
- Storage: Best fresh | Reheat chips in 400°F oven 5 min
- Oil Temp: Use thermometer to maintain 375°F for frying
Flavor Variations 🌟
- Gluten-Free: Use GF flour + GF beer
- Spicy: Add cayenne to batter + chips
- Light Batter: Use only sparkling water, skip beer
- Oven Chips: Bake at 425°F for 25 min, flip halfway
FAQ ❓
Frozen fish?
Yes! Thaw fully, pat very dry before coating
No deep fryer?
Use a heavy pot with 2 inches oil, monitor temp with thermometer
Make ahead?
Prep batter + chips, fry fresh for best crunch
Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗
Calories: 720 | Protein: 34g | Carbs: 65g | Fat: 36g
High-Protein ✓ Kid-Friendly ✓ Comfort Food ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Tartar Sauce – Classic dip
- Coleslaw – Fresh side
- Pint of Ale – Pub vibe
Reader Reviews ⭐
"CRISPIEST FISH EVER! Pub at home!" – Emma, NY
"Chips are PERFECT! So easy!" – Liam, CA
