Best 6 British Beer Battered Fish N Chips Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the British beer-battered fish and chips stands as an iconic dish, capturing the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. This classic combination of crispy fish enveloped in a golden-brown batter, accompanied by fluffy chips, carries a rich history and has become a staple of British cuisine. This article presents a comprehensive guide to preparing this beloved dish, offering three delectable recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. Dive into the traditional beer-battered fish and chips recipe, where the secret lies in the perfect balance of beer and flour, resulting in a light and airy batter that perfectly complements the flaky fish. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the oven-baked fish and chips recipe promises a guilt-free indulgence, using wholesome ingredients and a crispy coating achieved through baking. Vegetarian enthusiasts can rejoice in the tofu fish and chips recipe, where tofu takes center stage, offering a protein-packed and flavorful substitute for fish, all while maintaining the classic beer-battered experience.

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BRITISH BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS



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What can I say about these British beer battered fish and chips other than DELICIOUS!!! Please try it! You can also use this recipe for chicken if you have non fish eaters.

Provided by Lovefoodies lovefoodies

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large pieces of cod, catfish, or any firm white fish works. choose for a thick fish.
1 c all purpose flour
salt and pepper
vegetable oil for frying
1 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
7 Tbsp milk
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp water, ice cold
1 pinch salt
6 Tbsp beer (choose a light, fizzy beer)

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BRITISH BEER BATTERED FISH 'N' CHIPS



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Here is a tried and true recipe that I have made many times since living here in the USA. It's the nearest to authentic British chip shop that you can get (apart from the parsley thats my take on this recipe) My DH loves this meal and requests it often.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pieces cod (or haddock)
1 sprig fresh parsley, finely chopped. (keeping some aside for garnish)
4 -6 large potatoes
deep frying oil
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup dark beer (Guinness is best but any dark beer will work)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes into chips, run under cold water patting dry with a paper towel. Deep fry chips until golden brown, place in an oven proof dish in a warm oven.
  • In a bowl, sift the flour and salt. Next, crack the egg into the bowl and whisk the mixture. Slowly add the beer, whisking all the time. Keep adding the beer until the batter is a thick consistency. Set aside.
  • If you are using the oil you just cooked the chips in, allow it to reheat. When the oil is hot, place the frying basket in the pan. Chop the parsley finely then place flour and chopped parsley in a container.
  • Wash the fish under cold water and roll in the flour/parsley mixture. Dip the fish pieces, one at a time into the batter and drop into the oil.
  • (Do not put the fish in the basket and lower the basket in, because they will stick).
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with the basket, place on a paper towel to drain and serve immediately with the reserved parsley.
  • Serve with the chips, salt and vinegar, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

GOLDEN BEER-BATTERED FISH WITH CHIPS



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Cooking cod, hake or haddock in a super-crispy batter made from sparkling water steams the fish so it's really moist

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Main course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 22

50g plain flour
50g cornflour
1 tsp baking powder
turmeric
75ml lager beer
75ml sparkling water
about 1 litre sunflower oil, for frying
400g fillet sustainable cod, hake or haddock, halved
750g potatoes, Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and sliced into thick chips
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp sunflower oil
50g plain flour
50g cornflour
1 tsp baking powder
turmeric
75ml lager beer
75ml sparkling water
about 1 litre sunflower oil, for frying
400g fillet sustainable cod, hake or haddock, halved
750g potatoes, Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and sliced into thick chips
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp sunflower oil

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
  • To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').
  • Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
  • To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 120 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium

TRADITIONAL BRITISH FISH AND CHIPS



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Authentic British fish and chips consist of a high-quality flaky white fish deep-fried in a thin, crispy batter served on a bed of large, twice-cooked chips (think fat fries). The key to avoiding an overly greasy product is to use a fry pot large enough that the addition of the fish doesn't reduce the oil temperature too much. Realistically, in a home environment, this will mean cooking each fish individually, but the results will be well worth the staggered serving required. Remember, never leave oil unattended and never fill any cooking vessel more than halfway with oil. Use any oil with a high smoke point and relatively neutral flavor such as canola, vegetable or soybean.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large russet potatoes
Canola oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for fish
One 12-ounce bottle lager beer (the lighter and fizzier, the better)
3 pounds skinless, boneless large-flake white fish (we use wild Alaskan cod because of its quality and sustainability)
Canola oil, for frying
Kosher salt
Good-quality malt vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • For the twice-cooked chips: Peel the potatoes and cut them into approximately 5/8-inch-thick chips (i.e. 5/8-by-5/8-inch-by-potato length). Store them in water.
  • Fill a large pot halfway with the oil or fill a deep-fat fryer with oil. Heat to 275 degrees F. Thoroughly drain the chips and add them to the oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry the chips until they are soft enough to squeeze but not yet browned, about 10 minutes. Once all the chips have been blanched, spread them on a sheet tray and store them in the fridge overnight.
  • When ready to serve, heat the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the blanched chips, in batches if necessary, until golden brown and crispy on the outside and still fluffy on the inside, about 5 minutes.
  • For the seasoned flour: Mix the flour, salt and black pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
  • For the beer batter: Thoroughly mix the flour, paprika and salt in a large bowl. Whilst constantly whisking, add enough beer to stiffen up the mix. Whilst still continuing to whisk, add cold water until the batter resembles heavy cream consistency and contains no lumps.
  • For the fish: Fill a large pot halfway with oil or fill a deep-fat fryer with oil. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Fillet the fish into six 8-ounce portions, removing any bones, skin or blood lines that are present. Dip the fish into the seasoned flour, tapping off any excess. Dip the fish into the beer batter, briefly allow the batter to drain off, and then gently place the fish into the oil, allowing the fish to float away from you. Cook, in batches if necessary, until golden brown and trying to float, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove the fish from the oil with a spatula and allow to drain on a cooling rack before serving on a bed of chips with lashings of kosher salt and malt vinegar.

BEER-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS



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Our take on this classic British pub grub is just right. Rice flour, baking powder and beer in the batter keep the breading light and crisp, and making your own "chips" is definitely worth it. The double-frying method at two different oil temperatures ensures that the potatoes are perfectly golden and never soggy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rice flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12-ounce bottle lager, chilled
1 1/2 pounds skinless Pacific cod fillet (in one piece), cut into 12 pieces
Malt vinegar and lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Set a colander in a large bowl of ice water. Slice the potatoes lengthwise 1/4 inch thick, then stack the slices and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks, adding them to the ice water as you work. Refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Lift the colander out of the ice water, rinse the potatoes well and pat very dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 4 inches vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven until a deep-fry thermometer registers 280 degrees F. Add half of the potatoes; fry until tender but still colorless, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Increase the oil temperature to 365 degrees F.
  • Whisk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, the rice flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a large bowl. Whisk in the beer until mostly smooth. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Season the fish with salt. Working in two batches, dredge the fish in the remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, then dip in the beer batter, letting the excess drip off. Fry until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the rack; sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven.
  • Increase the oil temperature to 380 degrees F. Working in two batches, fry the potatoes again until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Serve the fish and chips with malt vinegar and lemon wedges.

BEER-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS



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A Cooking Light take on British Fish & Chips - 5 ingredients only. Posted for ZWT-8-Great Britain. Prep time does not include one hour chill time for fish.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cod fish fillet, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 cup dark beer, divided (such as Negra Modelo)
1 lb baking potato, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/4 cup canola oil, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine fish and 1/4 cup beer in a medium bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Place potatoes on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring after 10 minutes.
  • Drain fish, discard liquid. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup, level with a knife. Combine remaining 3/4 cup beer , flour and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Add fish to beer mixture, tossing gently to coat. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from bowl, shaking off excess batter. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn fish over, cook 3 minutes or until done. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.3, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 68.8, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25.1

Tips:

  • Use a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to fry the fish and chips. This will help to maintain a consistent temperature and prevent the oil from splattering.
  • Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of the oil. The ideal temperature for frying fish and chips is between 350°F and 375°F (175°C and 190°C).
  • Do not overcrowd the pot when frying the fish and chips. This will cause the temperature of the oil to drop and the food to become greasy.
  • Fry the fish and chips in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before serving.
  • Serve the fish and chips with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and mushy peas.

Conclusion:

British beer-battered fish and chips is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be served for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. Fish and chips is a popular dish in the United Kingdom and is often served with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and mushy peas. The batter is made with beer, flour, and eggs, and the fish is typically cod or haddock. The fish and chips are then fried until they are golden brown and crispy. The batter is light and fluffy, and the fish is moist and flaky. Fish and chips is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone.

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