Welcome to the world of crispy batter for fish and chips, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and satisfies cravings like no other. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect crispy batter that will elevate your fish and chips to a whole new level. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of frying, we'll provide you with step-by-step guidance and expert tips to ensure that your fish and chips turn out crispy, golden, and irresistible. So, grab your apron, prepare your ingredients, and let's embark on this exciting adventure of creating the ultimate crispy batter for fish and chips.
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CRISPY BEER BATTER FISH & CHIPS
Virtually every beer-battered fish recipe looks crispy coming out of the fryer, and some even stay crispy for a few minutes, but then the inevitable sogginess sets in. Well, with this simple formula, and a few easy tricks, you can achieve a fried fish where the last bite is as crisp as the first. The keys are keeping your batter really cold and patting your fish really dry. Serve over a bed of salt 'n vinegar chips with tartar sauce and lemon.
Provided by Chef John
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk self-rising flour, rice flour, and baking powder together in a bowl. Freeze until ready to use.
- Pat fish as dry as possible. Cut pieces lengthwise to get eight 1-inch thick strips. Place rice flour on a plate and season with salt. Dust fish lightly with the mixture and shake off excess. Cover a plate with crinkled foil to make a quick drying rack; place fish on top.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour beer into the flour mixture and whisk, adding more as needed, until batter is the consistency of thick pancake batter. Dip fish pieces into the batter to coat; lift out and let excess drip off.
- Fry fish in batches until golden brown, dunking occasionally if needed, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 590.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS
The crispiest beer battered fish and chips is an irresistible classic. Serving it with homemade tartar sauce takes it over the top!
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the chips: Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes or until they just start to soften. Drain and allow to dry on a wire rack for 10-30 minutes.
- Heat a large pot of vegetable/canola oil until hot. Carefully add the potatoes in batches and fry until golden brown and crisp. Drain with a slotted spoon and place back onto the wire rack. Keep the chips in a warm oven while you fry the fish.
- For the fish: Combine the flours and salt in a large mixing bowl. Transfer half to a shallow dish / ziploc bag suitable for coating the fish. Whisk the beer or soda water into the flour in the mixing bowl until smooth. Coat the fish first in the flour mixture then in the batter.
- Carefully lower the fish into the hot oil, one to two pieces at a time and allow to fry for 7-10 minutes or until the fish is golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oil, drain on kitchen paper then serve with the chips and tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 58 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BATTER FOR FISH & CHIPS
A classic. Our whole family will eat fish this way! I like to serve it with steak-cut french fries.
Provided by hollyberry
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together.
- Dip cod into batter.
- Deep fry at 425F until cooked.
UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER
In the early 1950's, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish.
Provided by MargeBC
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1372.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
CRISPY FISH & CHIPS
A British pub classic turns crown jewel when you add horseradish, panko and Worcestershire. You can also try it with white fish like cod or haddock. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Arrange steak fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake on lowest oven rack 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown., Meanwhile, place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix horseradish, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and salt; stir in panko. Press mixture onto fillets. Spritz tops with cooking spray., Bake salmon on middle oven rack 8-10 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with fries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oil in a large pot to 300 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a tray with paper towels.
- Cut the potatoes into large wedges, about 10 per potato. Fry the potatoes for around 4 minutes. (They will be soggy.) Remove them to the lined tray and pat them dry. Turn the oil to 375 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the fish all over with salt. Combine 1/2 cup flour and 1 teaspoon turmeric on a plate, then season with salt. Dredge the fish in the flour mixture and let sit on the plate. Mix the baking soda with the remaining 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons turmeric in a second bowl. Season well with salt. Slowly whisk in the beer until the batter has a pancake-batter consistency (you might not use it all). Fold in the egg whites. Adjust with more or less flour or beer as needed.
- Line a sheet tray with a wire rack. Fry the potatoes at 375 degrees F until crispy, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the rack and season with salt immediately. Hold the chips in the oven while you fry the fish.
- Lower the fry oil to 250 degrees F and line a plate with paper towels. Pat the excess flour from the fish, then coat in the batter. Gently lower the fish into the oil and fry until golden brown and the fish is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the fish to the lined plate and season with salt. Serve with Tartar Sauce, chips and lemon wedges.
- Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, capers, peppers, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix until combined.
CRISPY CRUNCHY FISH AND CHIPS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
- Using the slicing attachment on a food processor or a knife, slice the potatoes into thin discs about 1/4-inch thick. Place 1/3 of the sliced potatoes into a container with cold water and reserve for another use. Place remaining 2/3 of the potatoes in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons canola oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flip each chip and bake for another 10 minutes.
- In a medium pot heat 3 cups of canola oil to 360 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine remaining dry ingredients except 1/2 cup flour and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the seltzer water.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup flour on a plate or pie dish and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the tilapia in the flour, shake off excess, then dip into batter. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil. Working in batches so not to crowd the pot, fry for 6 minutes until golden brown. Remove to an oven-proof plate lined with papers towels or a brown paper bag. Repeat with remaining fillets. While frying remaining tilapia keep the cooked fillets warm in a preheated 250 degree F oven.
- Serve immediately with chips and Tartar Sauce on the side.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well blended.
CRISPY FISH AND CHIPS
Use Cod a nice hearty white fish! Make sure the potatoes are towel dried before frying. You can save time and fry in 2 pans.I like the malt vinegar, but you can serve with tartar sauce. If you have left over batter dip a sliced sweet onion and fry (Onion Rings) ** Thes are accepted for the Cajun Region based on the seasonings used as they are very indicative of the way Fish and Chips is made in Louisiana**
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Prepare batter: Mix flour, cornmeal, old bay, and salt together.
- Add ale and mix well.
- Batter should be thin.
- Heat oil in deep fryer.
- DO NOT FILL TO TOP.
- The potatoes and the fish will cause the oil to bubble.
- Allow room for the oil to rise.
- Cook 1/4 of the potatoes until golden brown, about five minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Place in warmed oven.
- Repeat process until potatoes are done.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Dip fish in batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry in batches until golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Keep warm in oven until all fish are cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a sprinking of malt vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2574.1, Fat 221, SaturatedFat 28.8, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 3, Protein 62.2
CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH
A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use a light and fluffy batter. A heavy batter will weigh down the fish and make it greasy.
- Make sure the batter is cold before you fry the fish. This will help the batter set quickly and prevent it from absorbing too much oil.
- Fry the fish in hot oil. This will help the fish cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fish. This will cause the fish to steam instead of fry.
- Cook the fish until it is golden brown and flaky. This will ensure that the fish is cooked through.
- Serve the fish immediately with your favorite tartar sauce or malt vinegar.
Conclusion:
Crispy batter for fish and chips is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help you achieve the perfect crispy batter. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your fish and chips are crispy, golden brown, and delicious.
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