Name: Fish and Chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 6 large russet potatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 6 ounces stout beer (cold, or more as needed); 6 fillets white fish (cod, haddock, tilapia); 1/2 cup cornstarch (for dredging); vegetable oil (for frying)

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Give the potatoes a good wash and then pat them dry with paper towels. Slice the potatoes into ½-inch sticks. Toss them in the olive oil with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned chips in the air fryer basket to prepare to cook.

Place the basket into the air fryer to cook for 20 minutes at 370°F (188°C). However, you do need to remove the basket halfway through the cooking time to shake the chips around. This helps them to evenly cook and get even more crispy. So do set a timer.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Whisk in the beer until the batter is completely smooth and free of any lumps. Place the batter in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.

Heat up the oil to 350°F (177°C) while the batter is in the fridge. Start by lightly dredging the cut fish strips in the cornstarch. Then in small batches dip the fish into the beer batter and then immerse it into the hot oil.

Once the batter sets, turn the fish over and cook for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. When the fish is done, remove it from the hot oil and place it on a roasting rack to drain.

Then serve the fish and chips with some malt vinegar, tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and your favorite dipping sauce. 

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