Fish and Chips Batter
This crispy and flavorful fish batter paired with steak fries makes for a classic and hearty meal, perfect with a splash of malt vinegar or tartar sauce!
Ingredients
- 1½-2 lbs. whitefish (cod or haddock)
- 3-4 cups oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut, but not olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1½ cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1 package frozen steak fries
- Kosher salt for garnish
- Malt vinegar for dipping
Instructions
- Cook the frozen steak fries according to the package instructions.
- Use a paper towel to pat the fish dry and cut into pieces. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Place cornstarch into a medium-sized bowl. Heat the oil to medium-high, keeping a close watch.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add sparkling water to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Coat the fish pieces with cornstarch, shaking off any excess, then dip into the batter.
- Fry the battered fish in the hot oil for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 145ºF.
- Place the cooked fish on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with kosher salt and malt vinegar.
- Remove the fries from the oven and serve with malt vinegar or tartar sauce.