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Traditional British Crispy Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Chef Emily Carter By Chef Emily Carter
• Published: Sep 17, 2026 (Updated: Sep 18, 2026) • ★ 4.9 (289 ratings)
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Traditional British Crispy Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
690 kcal
Cuisine
British

The crown jewel of British takeaway: Crispy Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Tender flaky cod encased in an ultra-crisp golden crust with triple-cooked chips.

Traditional British Crispy Beer Battered Fish and Chips

★ 4.9 / 5 (289 reader reviews) Yield: 4 servings

Flaky white cod fillets dipped in a cold ale batter and fried to golden shatteringly-crisp perfection with chunky twice-cooked chips. 4.9 stars!

🛒 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Parboil cut potatoes for 5 minutes; drain and cool.
  2. 2
    Whisk flours, baking powder, and ice-cold beer into batter.
  3. 3
    Fry chips twice: at 325°F for 5 mins, then 375°F for 3 mins until crunchy.
  4. 4
    Dip fish in cold beer batter and fry at 375°F for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. 5
    Serve hot with chips and malt vinegar.
💡 Chef's Insider Tip: Ice-cold beer and rice flour create a shatteringly crisp batter.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

690
Calories
38g
Protein
65g
Carbs
31g
Fat
4g
Fiber

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Chef Emily Carter

Recipe Created by Chef Emily Carter

Professional culinary chef and recipe developer with 12+ years of experience crafting foolproof family meals, comfort food classics, and healthy weeknight dinners.

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