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! 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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Hi Jacelyn,
Do you use a fry thermometer to test your oil? What is the best temperature to fry this fish?
Thank you,
Angela Muller
No I don’t use one but one trick that works for me is adding a wooden spoon to the oil and once it begins to bubble it is ready to go!
This looks really good and I’m looking forward to trying. But as a novice fryer how much oil should I use?
Depending on the pan you use, you should make sure that there is at least 1 1/2 inches of oil in the pan so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. You want the fish to float.
omg I would freak at that bee! these fish and chips look sooo good. i’ve always wanted to make fish and chips but i’m afraid the fish will fall apart when i batter it!
You should definitely give it a try!
This looks so so delicious! I don’t cook fish enough, but this has me seriously hankering for some fish and chips. Yum!
I usually don’t cook enough fish either!
This comfort food looks so delicious!! Perfect for these chilly Fall nights! 🙂
Before I went vegetarian fish and chips was one of my favourite dishes. You definitely nailed it!
Thank you so much my girl!!
I love fish and chips! Despite the bee I think you got a couple of good shots 🙂
Hahaha thanks so much Emily!
Girl you have just put a MAJOR fish and chips craving in my head! I have to have them…like, right now! Delish!
I am so glad people love fish and chips like I do!
Those darn bees! I’m glad you were rescued!
I know right? I am so over bees.
Oh my dear, you are too adorable! Love that story!
Awww thanks sweetheart. You are pretty adorable yourself!