Description
A classic British-style fish and chips platter with perfectly crispy battered cod and golden onion rings. Served with tartar sauce and lemon wedges for a delicious seafood feast.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cold beer (or sparkling water)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the Onion Rings:
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
- Malt vinegar
- French fries (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Prepare the onion rings: Soak onion slices in buttermilk for 30 minutes. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- 2. Make the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add beer until smooth. Let rest 15 minutes.
- 3. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
- 4. Coat onion rings: Drain buttermilk, dredge onions in flour mixture, then dip in batter. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- 5. Cook the cod: Pat fish dry, dip in batter, and fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Drain on a rack.
- 6. Serve immediately with onion rings, lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-fry the onion rings. Keep cooked items warm in a 200°F oven while finishing batches. Use a thermometer for consistent oil temperature.