Classic Fish and Chips
Course: SeafoodCuisine: EuropeanPrep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25
minutesTotal Time
40
minutesServings
4
Ingredients
4 large — potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
1 cup — all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon — baking powder
1 teaspoon — salt
1 teaspoon — ground black pepper
1 cup — milk
1 — egg
1 quart — vegetable oil for frying
1 ½ pounds — cod fillets
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place sliced potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate medium bowl.
- Add milk and egg; stir until batter is smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drain and pat dry potatoes. Fry in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Dredge cod in batter, one piece at a time, and place in hot oil.
- Fry fish in batches until golden brown on all sides; drain on paper towels. Monitor oil temperature, increasing the heat as needed to maintain 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry potatoes again in hot oil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Serve and enjoy!
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