Classic Fish and Chips (Print)

Golden battered fish and crispy fries made fresh at home. The easy way to enjoy a British favorite.

# Ingredients:

→ Fish

01 - 1 tsp of baking powder

02 - A pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning

03 - 1/2 tsp of paprika

04 - 1 cup of chilled sparkling water or soda water

05 - 1 lb of cod or haddock fillets, sliced into strips

06 - 1 cup of plain flour

→ Chips

07 - Salt for seasoning

08 - 4 medium-sized spuds, peeled and cut into big fries

→ For Cooking & Serving

09 - Freshly chopped parsley (optional)

10 - Vegetable oil for frying

11 - Malt vinegar or tartar sauce for dipping

# Steps:

01 - Rinse those potato sticks until the starch washes away, then blot them completely dry with some kitchen towels.

02 - Warm the oil to 325°F. Fry the chips in small groups for around 4-5 minutes, just enough to soften them without browning. Place them on paper towels to drain.

03 - Combine the flour, fizzy water, paprika, baking powder, and salt until silky smooth.

04 - Sprinkle some seasoning on the fish pieces, dip them in the batter, let the excess drip off, and fry at 375°F for 4-5 minutes until you see that nice golden crunch.

05 - Crank up the oil to a higher heat and pop the chips back in for 2-3 minutes. They should come out golden and crunchy. Season right away.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter batter, swap out half of the flour for cornstarch.

02 - Bubbly water is the secret to a crisp, airy batter.

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