Jul 13 2026

Fish And Chips Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Fish

For the Fries

Method

For the Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add Sparkling Water

    Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Let the batter rest for about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

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

  4. 4

    Batter the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is well coated.

  5. 5

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For the Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into thick strips, about 1/4 inch wide.

  2. 7

    Soak the Potatoes

    Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry.

  3. 8

    Heat the Oil for Frying

    In another deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 9

    Fry the Potatoes

    Fry the potato strips in batches for about 4-5 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

For the Tartar Sauce

  1. 10

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and dijon mustard. Mix well.

  2. 11

    Season

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as desired.

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