Effortless Fish and Chips (Printable Version)
Super crunchy battered fish with golden fries, just like your favorite chip shop. Make it right at home anytime.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
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One cup of bubbly club soda or sparkling water, well chilled
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A teaspoon of baking powder
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Around a pound of white fillets (like haddock or cod) sliced into strips
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Half a teaspoon of paprika
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Salt and pepper as you like
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A cup of plain flour
→ Chips
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Salt, however much you want
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Four potatoes (medium size), peeled and cut into chunky fries
→ For Cooking & Serving
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Fresh parsley, in case you’d like to throw some on top
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Some veggie oil for frying everything up
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Grab some tartar sauce or malt vinegar for dipping or pouring
# Steps to Follow:
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Turn your oil up, toss the fries back in for another 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle salt while they’re hot and crispy.
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Season your fish strips, dip them in the batter, let the extra drip off, then fry at 375°F for about 4-5 minutes till they’re crunchy and golden.
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Stir together the flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, and cold bubbly water. Whisk it smooth with no lumps left.
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Warm up your oil to 325°F. Drop fries in, one batch at a time, for 4–5 minutes. Don’t brown them—just make them soft. Scoop onto paper towels to dry.
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Rinse off starchy stuff from the fries, then pat them super dry using some paper towels.
# Additional Notes:
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Toss in half cornstarch and half all-purpose flour if you want the coating lighter
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Bubbly fizzy water makes the fish batter puff up and get crispier