Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWest Side Bar & GrillBeer Battered Fish & Chips Recipe

Beer Battered Fish & Chips Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Beer Battered Fish & Chips Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Fish

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick strips, about 1/2 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Soak the Chips

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

  3. 3

    Dry the Chips

    Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Frying the Chips

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 5

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the dried potato strips to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Drain and Season

    Remove the chips from the oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Preparation of Fish

  1. 7

    Make the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and well combined.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Fish

    Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

Frying the Fish

  1. 9

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 10

    Coat the Fish

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

  3. 11

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully add the battered fish to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-6 minutes per side.

  4. 12

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fish from the oil, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with chips, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges.

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