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Crispy Beer Batter Fish and Chips At Home

Crispy beer-battered cod served with golden fries and a creamy homemade tartar sauce. This easy fish and chips recipe is perfectly crunchy, flavorful, and better than takeout.
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Ingredients

  • Fish:
  • Cod fillets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 can cold beer
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fries:
  • 1 –2 large potatoes
  • Salt
  • Tartar Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp chopped pickles
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and cut potatoes into fry-shaped slices. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry.
  • Heat oil to 325°F. Fry potatoes for a few minutes until softened but not browned. Remove from oil and let rest. Increase oil temperature to 375°F, then fry again until golden and crispy. Season with salt.
  • Pat cod dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • In a shallow plate, add flour for dredging.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Slowly pour in cold beer and whisk until smooth.
  • Coat the cod in flour first, then dip it into the beer batter. Let excess batter drip off.
  • Carefully deep fry the fish until golden brown and crispy. This takes around 4-6 minutes.
  • To make the tartar sauce, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt. Mix well.
  • Serve hot with crispy fries and tartar sauce.