Crispy Fish & Chips Recipe: Proper Pub Grub at Home!

Crispy Fish & Chips Recipe: Proper Pub Grub at Home!

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Fancy proper pub grub? This classic fish and chips recipe delivers perfectly flaky fish in a golden, bubbly batter! My secret for extra crispy chips?…

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) cod fillets (or haddock, pollock), skinless, cut into 4 equal portions
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) ice-cold beer (lager or pale ale works best)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) ice-cold sparkling water
  • 2 lbs (900g) russet potatoes (or Maris Piper if you're in the UK!), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1.25cm) thick chips
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill your pot at least 3 inches (7.5cm) deep)
  • Salt to taste
  • Malt vinegar (optional)
  • Tartar sauce (optional)
  • Mushy peas (optional)

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