Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarFish & Chips Recipe

Fish & Chips Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Fish

For Serving

Method

Preparing the Fish Batter

  1. 1

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add the Sparkling Water

    Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Preparing the Chips

  1. 3

    Cut the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into thick chips (about 1/2 inch wide).

  2. 4

    Soak the Chips

    Place the cut chips in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 5

    Dry the Chips

    Drain the chips and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Frying the Chips

  1. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 7

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the chips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

  3. 8

    Keep Warm

    Place the fried chips in a warm oven while you cook the fish.

Frying the Fish

  1. 9

    Heat the Oil

    In a separate pot, heat enough vegetable oil for deep frying to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 10

    Coat the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.

  3. 11

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 12

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the fish and chips hot, drizzling malt vinegar over the top and offering tartar sauce on the side.

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