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Homemade Crispy French Fries
- 5 large russets, washed and cut into French Fries of equal size
- 1 tsp salt
Light Beer Batter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup corn flour
- 1/2 tbsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 eggs
- 2/3 cups light beer
- 1 lbs fresh haddock fillets
Instructions
Homemade Crispy French Fries
- Place potatoes in a bowl full of water and soak for 45 minutes.
- Heat deep fryer to 360-370 degrees.
- Drain the fries and dry very well.
- Gently place the fries into the hot oil, working in batches if needed.
- Blanch for 3-4, remove let cool.
- When ready to serve bring the temperature back up and fry until golden and crispy.
- Place in a bowl that has been lined with paper towel to absorb excess grease, toss with salt.
- Serve immediately.
Light Beer Batter
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees
- Combine the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Remove 2 cups of the batter ( enough for 2 lbs of fish) place the remaining mix in an air tight container and store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months *.
- Add eggs ( if using) and beer to the dry ingredients and mix until very smooth.
- Dip the haddock fillets into the batter letting excess batter drip off, slowly submerge in the hot oil and cook until golden brown.
- Remove the fish and place on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all of the fish has been fried.
- Serve with the Crispy French Fries.
- Category: Entrees, Fish, Seafood, Recipes