Gluten-Free Fish and Chips

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a bowl of ice water for 20-30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy skillet or deep fryer to 330*F.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and dry them with a kitchen towel.

Step 4

Carefully, fry the potatoes for about 1 cup at a time in the hot oil for about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Remove with a slotted strainer and drain over paper towels.

Step 6

Repeat for all potatoes.

Step 7

Increase the oil to a temperature of 370*F.

Step 8

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Step 9

Next, add in the beer or milk, if you are making this gluten-free, be sure the beer is gluten-free.

Step 10

Add a little more flour on the fish fillets and toss to coat.

Step 11

Add the floured fillets to the batter and let the excess batter drip off.

Step 12

Carefully add the fish to the oil at 370*F.

Step 13

Cook until the fish is golden for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 14

Drain over paper towels.

Step 15

To finish the chips, fry the pre-cooked potatoes in the 370*F oil.

Step 16

Fry until they are golden brown and crisp, about 4 additional minutes.

Step 17

Drain over paper towels.

Step 18

Serve.