Homemade Fish And Chips Recipe Perfectly Crisp And Flaky

This is probably my favorite fish and chips recipe of all time! We used to live in the San Francisco Bay area and would get fresh fish and chips down on the wharf all the time. When made right, this recipe rivals anything you can buy near the ocean. Tender, flaky fillets battered and fried in hot oil to golden perfection, and served with crispy homemade French fries, this meal hits the spot any day of the week!

Ingredients in this Fish and Chips Recipe

If you’re not used to cooking with fish, this is a perfectly simple recipe to start with. Who doesn’t love a a good basket of fish fillet and fries? Here’s what you need:

For the “Chips”

All you need for the very best fries to serve along side your fish, are five russet potatoes and some vegetable oil for frying. Cut into wedges or any fry shape. Fry in the deep fryer at 375 degrees f for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Work in small batches so the temperature of the oil doesn’t get too cool. Cook your chips first, before the fish, so your oil doesn’t taste like fish. Sprinkle the fries with kosher salt while they’re still warm. Keep the fries warm on a roasting rack or a baking sheet in the oven at a temp about 300 degrees.

Tips for Perfectly Crisp and Flaky Fish

Make sure the batter ingredients are at room temperature. Whisk together the flour, beef broth, eggs, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Dip each fish fillet in the batter, then in the Wondra Flour. Fry in the same vegetable oil as the potatoes, again working in small batches so the oil temperature stays at 375 degrees. Use a thermometer to check the temp. Fry for about 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. The fish should be flaky inside when you cut into it. If the fish seems too oily, drain on some paper towels. Season with lemon and malt vinegar and dip in our homemade tartar sauce. It pairs perfectly with this fish and chips recipe.

More Seafood Recipes

There are plenty of great ways to enjoy seafood flavor. Here are a few seafood recipes to try.

Thick and Hearty Seafood Chowder features chunks of seasoned fish and potatoes; hands-down the best Seafood Chowder recipe ever. Homemade Tarter Sauce is so easy to make yourself and is better than anything you can buy. Shrimp Po Boys with Creamy Cajun Sauce are the ultimate sandwich for seafood lovers. Tender shrimp drizzled with creamy, spicy sauce and crunchy cabbage on a soft roll. Baked Salmon with Lemon is a zesty baked salmon for a light fresh meal. Try it with our creamy tzatziki sauce for even more flavor. Best Clam Chowder Recipe Ever lives up to its name. The secret is steaming fresh clams yourself. Don’t be scared. It’s easier than you think.