How To Make The Best Fish and Chips In Columbus
Columbus, D: Here is one of the best Fish and Chips recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Fish and Chips:
- Choose the Right Fish: Firm, white fish like cod or haddock holds up well to frying and has a mild flavor that complements the crispy batter.
- Chill the Batter for Extra Crispiness: Letting the batter rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying helps it adhere to the fish better and creates a light, crispy coating.
- Double-Fry the Chips: Frying the potatoes twice, first at a lower temperature and then at a higher one, ensures they are soft and fluffy inside with a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs. cod or haddock fillets, cut into 4-6 pieces
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dredging
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold beer or sparkling water
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick fries
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Malt vinegar or tartar sauce, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- Season the fish fillets with Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and a pinch of Bald Buck Seasoning. Gradually add the cold beer or sparkling water, whisking until smooth. Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes to let it rest.
- Meanwhile, heat a pot or deep fryer with vegetable oil to 300°F (150°C). Rinse the cut potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them dry with paper towels. Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until they are soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Dredge each piece of fish in a little flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the chilled batter, coating evenly. Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- For the second fry, return the potatoes to the hot oil in batches and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with Bald Buck Seasoning immediately.
- Serve the fish and chips hot, with a side of malt vinegar or tartar sauce, and lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.