Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Crown TavernFish & Chips Recipe

Fish & Chips Recipe

Inspired by The Crown Tavern
Time1h
Serves4

Beer-battered cod served with fries and tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Method

Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Slowly whisk in the beer until the mixture is smooth and has no lumps. Let the batter sit for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    In a deep-fryer or a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Batter the cod

    Dip each cod fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the fish

    Carefully place the battered cod fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

Fries

  1. 5

    Prepare the potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick fries. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.

  2. 6

    Heat the oil

    In a separate deep-fryer or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 7

    Fry the fries

    Fry the potato fries in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.

Tartar Sauce

  1. 8

    Mix the sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, lemon juice, capers, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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