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Soak them in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat them completely dry.","group":"Chips","title":"Peel the potatoes","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Chips"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 325°F (163°C). Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes until they are soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.","group":"Chips","title":"Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Chips"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold beer until the batter is smooth and slightly thicker than heavy cream.","group":"Fish","title":"Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fish"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (191°C). Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then dredge them in a little extra flour, shaking off the excess.","group":"Fish","title":"Increase the oil temperature","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fish"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Dip the fish into the batter to coat thoroughly, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until the batter is golden brown and crisp. Drain on a wire rack.","group":"Fish","title":"Dip the fish into the batter","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Fish"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"While the fish rests, return the par-fried chips to the oil at 375°F (191°C) and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Salt immediately and serve with the fish.","group":"Chips","title":"While the fish rests, return the par-fried chips","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Chips"}],"notes":"Ensure the beer is ice-cold to create a light, bubbly crust. Pat the fish completely dry before dredging to help the batter stick.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["deep fryer or large pot","whisk","slotted spoon","wire rack"],"diet":["pescatarian"],"allergens":["fish","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Potatoes can be peeled and kept in water up to 24 hours in advance. Chips can be par-fried and kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours before the second fry."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best served fresh. If necessary, store in the fridge and reheat in an air fryer or oven at 400°F (204°C) to restore crispiness.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid the microwave as it will make the batter soggy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ffish_and_chips_295f9941ce%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e628baa5-5e21-4943-a7d3-d3ec33c57f6e","imageAlt":"Classic Beer-Battered Fish and Chips — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["crispy","pub style","classic","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Beer-Battered Fish and Chips","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:38:46.598Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:38:46.598Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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