How to Make Crispy Beer Batter Fish & Chips - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a perfectly crispy, golden-brown piece of beer-battered fish, paired with a side of thick-cut, fluffy chips. This classic dish is a favorite at pubs and fish and chip shops around the world, and for good reason. The combination of flaky fish and crispy batter, along with the comforting simplicity of the piping hot chips, makes for a truly delicious and fulfilling meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup lager-style beer, or more as needed
  • 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fully thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour, or as needed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Start the batter: Whisk self-rising flour, rice flour, and baking powder together in a bowl. Freeze until ready to use.
  • Make the fish: Pat cod as dry as possible, then cut lengthwise into eight 1-inch-thick strips. Place rice flour on a plate and season with salt. Dust cod lightly with the rice flour mixture and shake off any excess. Cover a plate with crinkled foil to make a quick drying rack; place cod on top.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Finish the batter: Remove flour mixture from the freezer. Pour in beer and whisk until batter is the consistency of a thick pancake batter, adding more beer as needed.
  • Dip floured cod into the batter to coat; lift out and let excess drip off.
  • Fry cod in batches until golden brown, dunking occasionally if needed, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    2271 cal.

    • Total Fat: 219g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 684mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 477mg