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Classic Fish and Chips

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"Good tasting, simple recipe for New England's favorite dish fish and chips. Serve with malt vinegar, lemon, or tartar sauce."
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This recipe has been rated 96 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 20, 2007 by Taryl 
This recipe works GREAT provided a few basic frying rules are adhered to: 1) DO NOT fry past... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 2, 2006 by Caroline C 
Being that I am English, and grew up with outstanding Fish and Chips, it's not really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 16, 2007 by BrownIdeDi 
To those all mentioning the soggy fish effect: Whatever liquid you use, be it water, beer,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 26, 2004 by LittleWest 
In order to make deep frying easier and turn out better is by 1)keep whatever you are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 16, 2006 by Charise P. 
this was my first attempt at frying fish, and it turned out fantastic! my boyfriend and i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 26, 2006 by Dana 
Batter stayed on the fish well and crisped up nicely. The flavor was fine, but was missing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by MGBJERRY 
I thought this was very good. I put the pieces that are done on a platter in the oven set at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 17, 2004 by SOULCHEF 
This recipe turned out great! I added Old Bay Seasoning to the dry ingredients for a spicy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2007 by NORIZA 
This is the BEST fish & chips recipe ever! I use halibut fillets instead as it has both the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 15, 2003 by TINY POEM 
The batter was a little too runny and delicate for frying. I added 1/3 cup more of flour to... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Classic Fish and Chips

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 790

  • Total Fat: 25.9g
  • Cholesterol: 131mg
  • Sodium: 868mg
  • Total Carbs: 93.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 9.8g
  • Protein: 44.6g

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