Classic Fish and Chips (Printable Version)
Make crunchy fish fillets and hot, thick fries in your own kitchen. This takeout favorite is easier than you think.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
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1 cup cold bubbly water or club soda
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 cup plain flour
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Salt and black pepper, as much as you like
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1 pound of white fish, like haddock or cod, sliced up
→ Chips
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Salt for sprinkling
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4 potatoes (medium), peel them and slice into thick sticks
→ For Cooking & Serving
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A bunch of vegetable oil, for deep frying
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Fresh chopped parsley if you're feeling fancy (totally optional)
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Tartar sauce or malt vinegar for dunking
# Steps to Follow:
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Bump the oil up hotter and drop the chips back in for another 2-3 minutes, so they get all golden and crisp. Salty goodness goes on while they're still sizzling.
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Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, dunk each piece in batter, let the extra drip off, then fry at 375°F for about 4-5 minutes until it's crisp and golden.
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Stir together the flour, a little paprika, baking powder, salt, and pour in the cold fizzy water until it's smooth and a bit thick.
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Get your oil to 325°F, then drop in potato sticks in handfuls. Let them fry for 4-5 minutes until soft but still pale. Set them on paper towels to catch extra oil.
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Rinse your potato pieces to wash off the starch. Dry 'em off super well with some paper towels.
# Additional Notes:
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Fizzy water in your batter? It makes the crunch next level.
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Try mixing in some cornstarch for a super light, crispy coating.