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Recipe Fish and Chips | Author Alice Moderator Trusted Author | Submitted 2/18/2026, 12:59:53 PM

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Title diff

  • Fish and Chips

Intro diff

  • Crisp batter and flaky fish.

Description diff

  • Cold batter and hot oil create steam lift and brittle crust.

Recipe facts diff

  • Cuisine: British
  • Course: Dinner
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Total time: 55 min
  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Tool: Chef's knife
  • Tool: Cutting board
  • Tool: Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tag: Fried
  • Tag: Seafood
  • Tag: Pub

Related links diff

  • clam-chowder
  • sushi-rice-bowl
  • -miso-salmon
  • -ceviche

Ingredients diff

  • 2 lb russet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 lb cod or haddock fillets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dredging
  • 1 cup cold lager
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Neutral frying oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Steps diff

  • Cut potatoes into fries, rinse to remove starch, and dry thoroughly.
  • Fry chips at 325F until tender but pale, then drain and cool.
  • Mix the batter right before frying and keep fish dry and lightly floured.
  • Fry fish at 375F until deeply golden and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Refry chips at 375F until crisp, salt immediately, and serve with fish.

Technique notes diff

  • Double-frying chips | First fry cooks interior, second fry crisps exterior. | Produces fluffy inside with shattering crust.
  • Tight doneness window for lean proteins | Fish and shellfish proteins denature quickly, so short cook/cure windows preserve moisture. | This dish tastes best when seafood remains tender and not chalky.

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