Learn how to make the VERY BEST Fish and Chips Recipe ONLINE this side of the Atlantic Ocean! Flaky fresh codfish is battered in the most flavorful beer breading then fried to golden brown perfection and served with crisp potato chips and tartar sauce! Different from my Spicy Oven Fried Catfish, my Fried Catfish, Crispy Fish Sticks, and my Fried Shrimp batters, this one stands apart with the delicious taste of beer!
FISH AND CHIPS AND THE BRITS
My husband, who is noticeably African American, recently took a DNA test with ancestry.com and found out his entire ethnic background. The results of the DNA test obviously concluded he had a high percentage of African ancestry, but we were shocked to find out he is at least 13% British! I’m sharing this information because I’m so happy to share my new fish and chips recipe — a British signature dish — that is the best this side of the Atlantic Ocean!
BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN LONDON
Back in April of 2017, my husband and I had the pleasure of traveling to Paris, France for a week. One of the seven days, we took a train to England and tried some the best fish and chips in London. We went to a famous place called Poppies!
The fish was so fresh and fried to perfection. The outside was crispy and had a golden brown color. The inside was popping hot, soft and super tender. This trip to London definitely influenced my own fish and chips recipe.
HOW TO MAKE FISH AND CHIPS RECIPE
The ingredients for the fish and chips batter are totally fuss free and can probably be found in your pantry right this minute.
- all-purpose flour
- eggs
- baking powder
- salt
- beer or milk
WHAT KIND OF FISH IS USED FOR FISH AND CHIPS?
For my fish and chips recipe, it all starts with the fish. For fish and chips, I follow the industry standard for the fish used for the dish: cod.
I use a flaky cod and dip it in a simple yet delicious fish and chips batter that you can throw together in a few minutes.
HOW IS MY BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS RECIPE DIFFERENT?
You simply whisk all the ingredients mentioned above, except the beer or milk (either one works fine, but I prefer milk), together and once the mixture is well combined, slowly add the beer or milk while whisking to create the batter. Once the batter is made, please dip each piece of cod in it.
NOTE: It is very important to season the fish before dipping it into the fish and chips batter. My biggest issue with fish and chips in London was the fact that the fish needed a ton of salt and lemon juice to give it some real flavor. By seasoning the fish before, you won’t need as much salt and/or freshly squeezed lemon juice.
THE CHIPS IN FISH AND CHIPS
Couple the fish with some fried potatoes, and you have fish fry magic my friends. The fish comes out golden brown and perfectly crisp just like in London. I love hearing the crunch as I bite into it. I can’t wait to make this fish and chips recipe again and again and again! There’s no need to travel to England anymore. I can make my own fish and chips right here in the States. I’m sure I’ve made my husband’s British ancestors very proud!
WHAT TO SERVE THIS DISH WITH?
I really love this Cajun Remoulade sauce for a different twist on what to serve with this recipe.
However most people love Tartar sauce and this is one you can definitely check out!
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Fish and Chips Recipe (How to Make Fish and Chips)
Fish and Chips Recipe (How to Make Fish and Chips) - The BEST fish and chips recipe this side of the Atlantic Ocean!
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup beer or milk
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound haddock or cod fillets cut into strips
- 3 potatoes cut in fry shapes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium sized pot over medium high heat.
- Whisk together flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt in one medium sized bowl until smooth.
- Next slowly add in beer or milk and continue whisking until batter is combined.
- Salt and pepper fish then dip each piece into batter coating evenly.
- Fry fish in oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Next fry potatoes until golden brown.
- Salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Notes
You can replace the cod with another fish if you prefer but go with a flaky type of fish.
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 308mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 2160mg | Fiber: 8g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 36.4mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 12.6mg
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This is some lovely stuff, thanx for the recipes my dear
I just wanted to let you know that your recipes and the love you put in them have been a blessing to my family. During this terrible time in the world, I am trying my best to be positive and take care of my precious family. I am cooking the fish and chips with my 25 year old son. We are just having a wonderful time. We are all taking turns trying your recipes and enjoying each other’s company.
Thank you and be blessed always.
I used to wonder why people posted reviews or comments if they had not tried the recipe yet. Well, I can now answer my own question! I signed up for your blog and as a result I’ve saved recipes for the last couple of hours from your site. I’m posting this to say that I’m from the South and love all the foods you post recipes for. Boy, am I grateful since so many of us have gotten away from some of the dishes we love so much. Anyway, it would be impossible to try all the recipes at once and since we all too often move on, I may or may not get back to review the recipe. So just know I value your recipes so much and can’t wait to try the fish and chips among others. I have cod fish on the way, ordered on-line. Thanks for taking the time to pass on such great recipes!
Nice and simple recipe. What would you suggest in place of baking powder? Can i avoid to use it?
Hi Mobasir, you can omit it but it won’t have the same lift in the recipe. To substitute baking powder in a recipe, start by adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the dry ingredients for every 3 teaspoons of baking powder the recipe calls. Then, add 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice to the wet ingredients for every 1 teaspoon of baking soda you used.