Step 1

Heat a large pan with oil and bring it to 370 F.

Step 2

You could fry your French fries in the oil before your fish so that it doesn't affect the taste. Alternatively, you can pan fry the frozen fries with just a drizzle of olive oil!

Step 3

Cut the cod into evenly sized pieces. Pat them dry and set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, add in the flour, baking powder, chili powder/paprika, black pepper and salt, and mix well. Then add the beer and keep stirring while pouring it in slowly. The consistency of the batter should be similar to pancake batter.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, add about a cup of all purpose flour. Now, dredge the cod in the flour and shake off the excess before dunking it into the batter. Once the cod is completely covered in the batter, carefully add it to the hot oil.

Step 6

Fry the fish in batches, don't overcrowd the pan.Flip the fish after about 2-3 minutes to make sure it cooks evenly on both sides. After a total of 5 minutes, or once it turns golden brown, carefully remove the fried fish. Place it on a wire rack to cool. To ensure that the fish is cooked, check if the internal temperature is 145F.

Step 7

Serve your fish and chips with lemon wedges and this creamy Tartar sauce!