Home-made fish and chips

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:00:15 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Toss the potato wedges in a little oil, season them well, and lay them in a single layer on a large baking tray.

Step 2

Cook for 40 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 3

After 30 minutes, prepare the fish. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a large, heavy-based saucepan or deep fryer until a cube of bread, dropped in, sizzles and starts to turn golden brown. When the oil is hot, turn the heat off momentarily (this will stop the temperature from rising any further).

Step 4

Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a wide bowl and mix them well.

Step 5

Whisk the beer into the flour to make a thick batter. Turn the heat back on under the oil.

Step 6

Dip each piece of fish into the batter so is well coated, and lower gently into the hot oil. Be careful as it may spit and let it go only at the last minute to prevent it sticking. You will be able to cook one or two pieces of fish at a time

Step 7

Cook the fish for 2 minutes on each side, turning carefully halfway, until golden brown and crispy. Removing to you a baking tray lined with kitchen paper with a slotted spoon and keep warm while you finish cooking the rest. Serve with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.

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