Chips And Fish

Serves: 6

Presley Zulauf

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

47

Sweetness

40

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 large

Russet Potatoes

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

2 cups

Flour

1 tbsp

Baking Powder

Directions:

1

Heat oven to 200 degrees F

2

Heat the safflower oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat until it reaches 320 degrees

3

Using a V-slicer with a wide blade, slice the potatoes with the skin on

4

Place in a large bowl with cold water

5

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and Old Bay seasoning

6

Whisk in the beer until the batter is completely smooth and free of any lumps

7

Refrigerate for 15 minutes

8

Note: The batter can be made up to 1 hour ahead of time

9

Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water

10

When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil

11

Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy

12

Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature

13

Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees

14

Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes

15

Remove and drain on roasting rack

16

Season with kosher salt while hot and hold in the oven

17

Allow oil to return to 350 degrees

18

Lightly dredge fish strips in cornstarch

19

Working in small batches, dip the fish into batter and immerse into hot oil

20

When the batter is set, turn the pieces of fish over and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes

21

Drain the fish on the roasting rack

22

Serve with malt vinegar