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Best homemade fish and chips recipe UK – crispy fish and fluffy chips

Best Homemade Fish and Chips Recipe UK – Crispy Traditional British Classic

Learn how to make the best homemade fish and chips recipe UK style with crispy golden batter, fluffy chips, and classic British flavors. This traditional British comfort food is easy to prepare at home and tastes just like your favorite fish and chip shop.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Deep Frying, Dinner, Non-Vegetarian
Cuisine: British
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • For the Fish
  • 4 cod fillets or haddock
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water or beer
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For the Chips
  • 4 large potatoes Russet or Maris Piper
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
Optional Sides
  • Mushy peas
  • Tartar sauce
  • Lemon wedges
  • Malt vinegar

Method
 

Step 1 – Prepare the Chips
  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick fries. Rinse them in cold water to remove excess starch.
Step 2 – Soak the Potatoes
  1. Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 20–30 minutes. This helps make the chips crispier.
Step 3 – Make the Batter
  1. In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in cold sparkling water or beer until you get a smooth batter.
Step 4 – Heat the Oil
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 350°F (180°C).
Step 5 – Fry the Chips
  1. Pat potatoes dry and fry them for about 4–5 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain.
Step 6 – Fry the Fish
  1. Dip each fish fillet into the batter and carefully place in hot oil. Fry for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 7 – Finish the Chips
  1. Increase oil temperature slightly and fry the chips again for 2–3 minutes until crispy and golden.
Step 8 – Serve
  1. Serve hot fish and chips with salt, malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and mushy peas.

Notes

For the best homemade fish and chips recipe UK style, keep the batter cold and the oil hot. Cold batter helps create a light and crispy coating.