Battered Fish and Chips

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet set to medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Cut potatoes into fries that are approximately -inch to -inch thick.
4. 4
   Using hands, gently squeeze water out of cod fish if it is really wet, being careful not to tear the fish.
5. 5
   Place in a large bowl of lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, whisk together the sparkling water, cup flour, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
7. 7
   Drain and rinse the potatoes. Dry potatoes using paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
8. 8
   Put remaining flour in a shallow dish.
9. 9
   In a medium bowl or zip-close bag, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil.
10. 10
    Sprinkle both sides of the fish fillets with salt. Dredge 3 fish fillets through the flour and then in the batter. Carefully add the 3 pieces of batter-coated fish to the skillet with the heated oil.
11. 11
    Line large baking sheet or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
12. 12
    Cook fish 3-4 minutes on both sides, using a spatula to flip the fish. Once cooked, use the spatula to transfer the fish from the skillet to a plate with a paper towel on it, to soak up excess oil.
13. 13
    Place fries on baking sheet(s) so that none of the potatoes are touching.
14. 14
    Add remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Allow to heat for 1-2 minutes and fry remaining 3 cod fillets like you did the previous three.
15. 15
    Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
16. 16
    Serve one piece of battered fish with 1.3 ounces fries (approximately 15-18 fries).
17. 17
    Bake 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
18. 18
    In the last 15-20 minutes of baking the potatoes, begin cooking the battered fish.