Fish and Chips (British Pub Style)

Name: Fish and Chips (British Pub Style)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups light beer (, VERY COLD **See NOTE); extra flour for dredging (, chilled); 1 1/2 pounds fresh cod, haddock or halibut; oil for frying; use beef tallow instead of oil for the best traditional flavor ((click link for recipe - it's super easy to make!)); 4 large Russet potatoes or other high starch/low moisture potato; salt for sprinkling; quality British Malt Vinegar (, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

No need to go down to your local pub, chippy or restaurant for the best beer-battered fish and chips. This recipe produces that perfectly crispy, flavorful result you're craving. Recreate the PERFECT beer-battered fish and chips right at home!

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:57 GMT