Best 8 Crispy Beer Batter Fish Chips Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our guide to crafting crispy beer batter fish and chips. This classic dish combines tender, flaky fish enveloped in a golden-brown, bubbly batter, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you prefer cod, haddock, or tilapia, our carefully curated selection of recipes will lead you to the perfect fish for your taste. Discover the art of achieving that irresistible crispy coating, ensuring each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEER-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS



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Our take on this classic British pub grub is just right. Rice flour, baking powder and beer in the batter keep the breading light and crisp, and making your own "chips" is definitely worth it. The double-frying method at two different oil temperatures ensures that the potatoes are perfectly golden and never soggy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rice flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12-ounce bottle lager, chilled
1 1/2 pounds skinless Pacific cod fillet (in one piece), cut into 12 pieces
Malt vinegar and lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Set a colander in a large bowl of ice water. Slice the potatoes lengthwise 1/4 inch thick, then stack the slices and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks, adding them to the ice water as you work. Refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Lift the colander out of the ice water, rinse the potatoes well and pat very dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 4 inches vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven until a deep-fry thermometer registers 280 degrees F. Add half of the potatoes; fry until tender but still colorless, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Increase the oil temperature to 365 degrees F.
  • Whisk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, the rice flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a large bowl. Whisk in the beer until mostly smooth. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Season the fish with salt. Working in two batches, dredge the fish in the remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, then dip in the beer batter, letting the excess drip off. Fry until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the rack; sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven.
  • Increase the oil temperature to 380 degrees F. Working in two batches, fry the potatoes again until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Serve the fish and chips with malt vinegar and lemon wedges.

CRISPY BEER BATTER FISH & CHIPS



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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

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
4 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fully thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons rice flour, or as needed
salt to taste
1 cup lager-style beer, or more as needed
vegetable oil for frying

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 BATTER FOR FISH & CHIPS



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water, ice cold
400 g cod fish fillets

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together.
  • Dip cod into batter.
  • Deep fry at 425F until cooked.

GOLDEN BEER-BATTERED FISH WITH CHIPS



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Cooking cod, hake or haddock in a super-crispy batter made from sparkling water steams the fish so it's really moist

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Main course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 22

50g plain flour
50g cornflour
1 tsp baking powder
turmeric
75ml lager beer
75ml sparkling water
about 1 litre sunflower oil, for frying
400g fillet sustainable cod, hake or haddock, halved
750g potatoes, Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and sliced into thick chips
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp sunflower oil
50g plain flour
50g cornflour
1 tsp baking powder
turmeric
75ml lager beer
75ml sparkling water
about 1 litre sunflower oil, for frying
400g fillet sustainable cod, hake or haddock, halved
750g potatoes, Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and sliced into thick chips
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp sunflower oil

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
  • To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').
  • Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
  • To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 120 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium

BEER BATTER FOR FISH



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Basic beer batter, good for almost any white fleshed fish.

Provided by Wilma Scott

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
¾ cup beer
1 ½ cups milk
4 cups pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
.063 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds cod fillets
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH



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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

1/2 cup cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines (about 40)
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

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.

FISH AND CHIPS



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This Beer Battered Fish and Chips recipe will give you flavorful fish that's crispy and golden on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside.

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds Cod filets, thawed and cut into evenly sized pieces and patted dry
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3/4 - 1 cup cold beer
Vegetable Oil for frying
Optional add-ins: paprika, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne
2 pounds russet or idaho potatoes (peeled and cut into desired shape)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oil in a dutch oven or deep fryer for frying to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on top. Set aside.
  • While oil is heating, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  • If the fish was frozen, you may need to coat it lightly with the flour mixture before proceeding to next step.
  • Pour the beer into the remaining flour mixture and whisk until a thick batter is formed. You will need ¾-1 cup depending on desired batter thickness.
  • Coat each piece of fish with the batter until fully coated, allowing excess to drip off.
  • Place the battered fish into the preheated oil and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and reaches 145 degrees.
  • Remove fish from oil and drain on a wire rack. If desired, add the chips and cook until golden.
  • While the oil is heating, boil the prepared potatoes in salted water for five minutes. Remove and lay out on a baking sheet to dry. Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
  • Add to hot oil after fish is done and cook until lightly golden brown. (time will vary based on size and thickness).
  • Remove from oil, season as desired and cool on a rack or paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 598 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEER-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS



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Here's my twist on classic fish and chips. The challenge of making a batch of this pub favorite is timing it so both elements (fish and potatoes) get out hot on the plate without the cook having to set up two fryers. My trick is to blanch the chips in boiling water to precook them, then fry and hold the chips in a warm oven while I fry the fish.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Canola oil, for frying
4 to 6 golden potatoes, peeled
Fine salt
2 pounds skinless white fish fillet, such as cod, sablefish or halibut, cut into 6 to 8 palm-size pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups cold beer
Malt vinegar, tartar sauce or HP Sauce for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • For the chips: Fill a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven with oil to a depth of about 5 inches. Heat to 365 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into thirds lengthwise, making wide strips. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover by about 1 inch. Salt the water generously and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a sheet pan lined with paper towels to dry for about 10 minutes. Once the potatoes are very dry, working in 2 batches, gently transfer them to the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the chips to a rack set over a baking sheet and sprinkle immediately with 1 to 2 teaspoons salt. Keep warm in the oven while you fry the fish. (You can also reheat them with a quick second fry while fish is cooling slightly.)
  • For the fish: Place the fillets on a small baking sheet or large plate, blot dry with paper towels and sprinkle on all sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Move the fish to one side and place 1/2 cup of flour on the other side (this flour is for dusting the fish just before dipping it in batter). Season the flour with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • To make the batter, place the remaining 1 cup flour, garlic powder, paprika, baking powder, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Stir together with a fork until combined. When ready to fry, pour in the beer and whisk until smooth. The batter should be the consistency of fairly thin pancake batter.
  • Dredge the fish on all sides in the flour on the baking sheet. Shake off any excess. Working in 2 batches, coat one fillet at time in the batter, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Gently lower the fillet into the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining fillets. Fry until GBD (golden brown and delicious), 4 to 6 minutes, turning over midway through cooking.
  • Drain the fillets on a rack set over a sheet pan. Serve immediately with the chips. Classic condiments to serve alongside include malt vinegar, tartar sauce or HP Sauce.

Tips for Making Crispy Beer Batter Fish and Chips:

  • Use a light beer for the batter, as it will result in a crispier coating.
  • Make sure the batter is cold when you dip the fish in it. This will help the batter adhere to the fish and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Fry the fish in hot oil. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fish. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fish will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the fish until it is golden brown and flaky. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the fish and chips immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy beer batter fish and chips is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy coating and flaky fish, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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