Fish and Chips

Name: Fish and Chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 4 fillets cod or haddock (about 200g each); 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; 1 cup cold beer (lager or ale); 1/2 cup ice water; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 large potatoes (Maris Piper or Russet), cut into thick chips; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon mint sauce; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons capers, chopped; 2 tablespoons dill pickles, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and malt vinegar for serving; Lemon wedges

Published: June 6, 2026 | English Cuisine | ⏱ 45 min

Crispy battered fish and golden thick-cut chips with mushy peas and lemon

Fish and Chips is Britain's national dish — a perfect marriage of beer-battered, flaky white fish and thick-cut golden chips. With a side of mushy peas and tartar sauce, it's the ultimate Friday night treat. Getting the batter light and crispy is all about technique and using ice-cold beer.

Recipe Info

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time25 min

Total Time45 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

CuisineEnglish

The batter must be ice-cold — the temperature shock creates the crispiest coating.
Don't over-mix the batter. Lumps are perfectly fine and lead to a lighter, crispier result.
A wire rack keeps fried fish crisp; paper towels can make it soggy.

Nutrition Information

Calories	580 kcal
Protein	28g
Fat	30g
Saturated Fat	g
Carbohydrates	48g
Fiber	4g
Sugar	g
Sodium	720mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cod and haddock are the traditional choices in Britain. Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavor, while cod has larger, flakier flakes. Both are excellent.

The carbonation and alcohol in beer create a lighter, crispier batter. The alcohol evaporates quickly during frying, leaving tiny air pockets for crunch.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 (120 votes)

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