Classic Fish and Chips Recipe
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Classic Fish and Chips

By: Dan 
"Good tasting, simple recipe for New England's favorite dish fish and chips. Serve with malt vinegar, lemon, or tartar sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (136)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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 1/2 pounds cod fillets

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
  4. Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
  5. Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note:
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 782 | Total Fat: 26.2g | Cholesterol: 131mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Taryl   view full review
This recipe works GREAT provided a few basic frying rules are adhered to: 1) DO NOT fry past...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
Being that I am English, and grew up with outstanding Fish and Chips, it's not really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by BrownIdeDi   view full review
To those all mentioning the soggy fish effect: Whatever liquid you use, be it water, beer,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2004 by LittleWest   view full review
In order to make deep frying easier and turn out better is by 1)keep whatever you are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by Charise P.   view full review
this was my first attempt at frying fish, and it turned out fantastic! my boyfriend and i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2012 by boobook   view full review
Long ago I learned from a New Zealand woman to never ever use eggs and milk in a coating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by Dana   view full review
Batter stayed on the fish well and crisped up nicely. The flavor was fine, but was missing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by MGBJERRY   view full review
I thought this was very good. I put the pieces that are done on a platter in the oven set at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2004 by SOULCHEF   view full review
This recipe turned out great! I added Old Bay Seasoning to the dry ingredients for a spicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by NORIZA   view full review
This is the BEST fish & chips recipe ever! I use halibut fillets instead as it has both the...

 

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