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Fish and chips
Soak chips, dry. Fry at 140ยฐC 5 minutes, drain. Mix flour, beer and salt to a thick batter. Rest 10 minutes.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Fish and chips take?
55 min all in โ 25 min prep, 30 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
How much vinegar?
3 tbsp (malt if you have it) of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Beer โ Sparkling water. Lighter, less malty.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cod, haddock or pollock. Thin fillets overcook. Mushy peas if you are committed.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.