Best 4 Good Old Fashioned English Chip Shop Style Chips Recipes
Immerse yourself in a culinary journey to the heart of England with our Good Old Fashioned English Chip Shop Style Chips. These iconic chips, also known as French fries, are a staple of British cuisine, cherished for their crispy golden exterior and fluffy, tender interior. With three irresistible recipes to choose from, you can create these classic chips in the comfort of your own kitchen.
The first recipe, Traditional English Chip Shop Chips, takes you on a nostalgic trip to the local chippy. Using simple ingredients like potatoes, flour, and oil, this method yields crispy chips that taste just like the ones you'd get from your favorite fish and chip shop.
For a healthier twist, try our Air Fryer English Chip Shop Style Chips. This recipe harnesses the power of an air fryer to achieve a satisfying crunch with minimal oil. You'll be amazed at how crispy and flavorful these chips turn out, without compromising on the traditional chip shop taste.
Last but not least, our Gluten-Free English Chip Shop Style Chips cater to those with gluten sensitivities or allergies. Using a combination of gluten-free flour and potato starch, this recipe ensures that everyone can enjoy these classic chips without missing out on the deliciousness.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be rewarded with perfectly cooked chips that are sure to satisfy your cravings. So grab your potatoes, preheat your fryer, and get ready to indulge in a taste of authentic English chip shop culture.
TRADITIONAL BRITISH FISH AND CHIPS
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
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.
GOOD OLD FASHIONED ENGLISH CHIP-SHOP STYLE CHIPS!
The first "chips" were pieces of bread, which were replaced with potatoes during wheat shortages. The first "chippies", a colloquial slang term for a Fish and Chip shop, were Lees's in Mosley, Lancashire, and Malin's in London's East End - opened for trade in the 1860s. During the Second World War, the minister of food wouldn't ration fish and chips because they provided good, cheap nourishment! It is traditional to serve chips piping hot with salt and malt vinegar!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel old potatoes and cut into sticks about 1cm thick and 8cm long.
- Leave the potatoes in cold water to remove some of the excess starch prior to frying, then drain and dry.
- Heat oil or deep fat in a chip pan, put a layer of chips in the bottom of a wire basket and lower into pan.
- Fry until the chips are pale golden.
- Remove them from the pan and drain on soft kitchen paper. Repeat this with the remaining chips.
- Just before serving, re-heat the oil and fry all the chips until they are very crisp and golden
- Serve immediately with battered fish (wrapped in newspaper if you like) adding salt and vinegar to taste.
SOMEWHAT HEALTH-IFIED ENGLISH CHIP SHOP STYLE OVEN CHIPS
After greatly enjoying French Tart's Recipe #238809 I decided to make another version for my carb quotient using the traditional "oven fry" method-- use less oil and bake with the oil on instead of frying in the oil. Malt vinegar is the best for this if you have it, out of convenience and budget I used distilled white vinegar and it tasted great. This is ideal for 1-2 people, or cut the recipe in half if using just one potato. I love using kosher or sea salt!
Provided by the80srule
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Scrub the potatoes them cut into shoestrings or use a french fry cutter to get the shape right.
- Mix the oil and vinegar together. Put the cut potatoes into a tossing bowl and coat with the oil-vinegar mix. Shake on salt and pepper to your liking.
- Arrange the potatoes loosely on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 450°F.
- Turn the potatoes and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Shake them around on the baking sheet again then turn on the broiler for 5-10 minutes for a nice crispy top.
GOOD OL' ENGLISH-STYLE BEER-BATTERED FISH 'N CHIPS
This is a delicious recipe for fish and chips, the old-fashioned English way. White cod is the preferred fish, but flounder works nicely too.
Provided by Hungry Chefs
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- FISH: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, and mix egg and milk in a separate bowl; pour wet mixture into dry mixture and mix well.
- Start heating oil to 375°F Run fingers across fish fillets and remove any pin bones. Slice the fillets into 1" by 3" strips.
- When oil is up to temperature, mix beer into batter. Dip and coat fillets with batter and place into oil. Fry to a light golden brown, turning once. Remove and place on paper towels to drain. Keep warm in the oven if needed.
- Sprinkle fish with a little salt and malt vinegar.
- CHIPS: Peel 5 medium Idaho potatoes, slice into 1/2" square strips by the length of the potato. Rinse in cold water to reduce starch. Leave in water until oil is 375°F
- Grab a large handful and pat dry with paper towel until fairly dry, to reduce spattering. Place into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Do a handful a time, keeping cooked ones warm in the oven.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1169, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 214.2, Sodium 1395.3, Carbohydrate 194.8, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 70.2
Tips:
- Use the right potatoes: Choose potatoes that are high in starch and low in sugar, such as Maris Pipers or King Edwards.
- Cut the potatoes to the correct size: Chips should be cut to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6.35 mm).
- Soak the potatoes: Soaking the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes helps to remove excess starch and prevent the chips from sticking together.
- Fry the chips in hot oil: The ideal temperature for frying chips is between 325°F (163°C) and 350°F (177°C).
- Fry the chips in batches: Do not overcrowd the fryer, as this will cause the chips to cook unevenly.
- Drain the chips on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil from the chips.
- Season the chips: Season the chips with salt, vinegar, or other desired seasonings while they are still hot.
Conclusion:
Making good old-fashioned English chip shop style chips at home is not difficult, but it does require a little time and effort. By following the tips in this recipe, you can create delicious, crispy chips that are perfect for any occasion.
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