Nashville Hot Fish And Chips

• porcije: 4 servings
• aktivno vrijeme: 25 minutes
• ukupno vrijeme: 1 hour

Sastojci

3 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes

Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

Kosher salt

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. cornstarch

2 tsp. cayenne

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. hot paprika

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 (12-oz.) bottle light beer

1 large egg

2 tbsp. hot sauce

2 lb. cod, cut into strips about 1 1/2" thick and 3" long

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. cayenne

2 tsp. hot paprika

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. honey

Kosher salt

Upute

French Fries

Preheat oven to 200°. Slice potatoes lengthwise into 1/4"-thick pieces, then cut each piece into 1/4"-thick sticks. Transfer potatoes to a large, heavy pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer and add enough oil to cover by 1/2". Heat over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, undisturbed, 15 minutes, then break fries apart with tongs. Continue to cook until deeply golden, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer fries to a large baking sheet; reserve oil in pot. Immediately season with salt. Transfer to oven to keep warm.

Fish

In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Add beer, egg, and hot sauce and whisk until smooth. Let sit 10 minutes.

Heat reserved oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°. Pat cod dry with paper towels; season with salt and black pepper. Dip a piece of cod into batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully add to oil and fry, adding more fish but being careful not to overcrowd pot and turning halfway through, until golden and fish is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Carefully scoop out 3/4 cup frying oil, straining if necessary to remove excess batter.

Spicy Oil

In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder. Add honey and reserved 3/4 cup oil and whisk to combine; season with salt.

Brush oil all over fish. Serve fish and fries with remaining oil alongside, if desired.