The Best Fish and Chips I’ve Ever Had
As someone who rarely deep fries anything, I’m telling you — this fish and chips recipe is 1000% worth the effort. ♡
I’ve loved fish and chips for as long as I can remember, and for most of my life, I was more than happy to leave the deep frying to restaurants. But this year, I decided I wanted to once and for all figure out how to make my ideal fish and chips homemade with super flavorful (not bland!) batter, perfectly tender and flaky fish, and legit-crispy seasoned fries. And you guys, THIS IS IT.
Old Bay seasoning and cold beer are the secret ingredients here. They give the batter tons of flavor while keeping it light and shatteringly crisp, and the fries get that classic double-fry treatment so they come out golden and actually stay crispy. Add a squeeze of lemon, a generous dunk in tartar sauce, and oh my goodness, it’s truly fish and chips perfection.
I’ve included all of my test kitchen tips below to help this recipe turn out perfectly the first time, especially if deep frying isn’t something you do often (or at all). Trust me, you’re going to be very glad you made this one!!