Luckily in our family, we all love fish and chips. But, Nelson has some safety concerns about deep frying on our open flame gas stove at home, plus we don’t own a deep fryer since we don’t deep fry often. That’s why he was thrilled when our friends at Salton sent us this portable induction cooktop. Nelson was ready to go all pub-style right away but we discovered we didn’t have a deep pot that would work. So, the deep fried goodness would have to wait.
We finally picked up an induction-friendly pot. Materials that work are cast iron, steel, and magnetic stainless steel. If you’re wondering how to know if you’re pots and pans will work on an induction cooktop, simply hold an ordinary magnet (a fridge magnet will do) to the underside of your pot or pan. If the magnet is drawn to and “sticks” to the underside, then you know it’s induction-friendly. I bet you just considered getting up to try it out right now…go on…you know you want to.
Nelson is thrilled with his new portable induction cooktop. It’s safe to use since there’s no flame (especially for frying foods), it’s super easy to clean and store. It’s a great addition in the kitchen when we’re cooking up a large meal for family and friends; the additional burner is super handy to have. For this fish recipe it was fantastic because the induction cooktop keeps a very accurate temperature. It kept the oil at a perfect, consistent heat…with zero guesswork or fussing. If you’ve ever deep fried food, you know how important this is. The result was a full batch of perfectly fried beer-battered haddock that left nothing to be desired. I’ve never been to a London pub, but I’d like to think the cooks there would be mighty proud of this recipe. I wonder if they use induction burners too. They ought to!
I don’t suggest people should eat deep fried food regularly, but it sure is a nice “cheat” to enjoy occasionally, if you can. This recipe is certainly my favourite way to enjoy haddock.
This Friday (or any day in between) make it a fish and chip day at home. You don’t need to go to a pub, or to London to make a pub-style dish like this. Stay in (and if you’re in London, that’s pretty cool), and eat well friends!
- 2 lbs (about 0.9 kg) fresh wild haddock fillets (8 pieces)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (we use unbleached)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1½ cups cold brown ale (beer)
- Vegetable oil for frying (Enough to fill to about three inches from the bottom of the pot. We used 2 quarts)
Optional:- Sea salt flakes
- Lemon wedges
- Place a large induction friendly pot on the induction cooktop.
- Pour in the vegetable oil.
- Set the induction cooktop to 1200 watts. If you're using a traditional stove top, heat the oil to between 340 ºF and 360 ºF.
- While the oil is heating up, prepare the batter and fish.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper and old bay seasoning.
- Whisk the dry ingredients until combined.
- Add the beaten egg.
- Slowly pour in the beer while whisking.
- Whisk vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Place the bowl with the batter in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Pat down the fish with a paper towel.
- Take a temperature reading of the oil. The temperature should be between 340 °F and 360 °F. If it's not, let it continue to heat up to that temperature.
- Once the oil is ready, take a piece of fish and coat it in the batter on both sides generously.
- Slowly (don't drop it) place the fish in the oil, and be cautious to avoid any hot splatters.
- Repeat the last step with another piece of fish. Be careful not to over-crowd the pot. We used two pieces per batch.
- Let the fish cook for about 7 minutes or until the batter has a nice light golden colour. Use large slotted spoons to turn the fish over every couple of minutes.
- Cooking time may very a little bit depending on the exact heat of the oil and the size of the fish pieces.
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove the pieces of fish onto a paper towel lined serving platter to drain the excess oil.
- Cook the remaining fish using the same process.
- Sprinkle some sea salt flakes over the fish and serve hot with wedges of lemon, your favorite chips and a delicious tartar sauce. Enjoy!
If you don't have brown beer on hand, a light beer will do the trick.
If you don't have a fryer or an induction cooktop, you can still use the traditional method with a pot and stove. Make sure to check the temperature before frying. The oil should be between 340 °F and 360 °F.
If the oil isn't hot enough, the fish will be soggy. If the oil is too hot, the batter will burn before the fish is fully cooked.
We show 7 minutes for cooking time. This is the time it takes to cook one batch. I did two pieces per batch. Make sure not to overcrowd the fish in the pot.
This looks delicious…. I love a good fish and chips .. I will be trying this for sure
Thanks Kelly! It was pretty easy too. Thanks for the comment and good luck with the giveaway.
looks yummy, I will definitely try this recipe
If you do, let us know how it goes. Thanks for stopping by.
Looks beautiful!! I love simple but delicious recipes so I’ll have to give this a try!
Thanks Tyneisha, yes, this one’s easy. The whole family loved it. All the best.
I love fish and chips but have never made them. The photos and recipe inspire me to try, but I will wait until it is a little warmer so I can open the windows if it gets out of hand.
Thanks for stopping by. The smoke wasn’t that bad actually. I patted down the fish first to remove any water. Having the oil at just the right temp also helped. Our standard range hood was enough to keep the kitchen smoke free. Good luck with the recipe and please let us know how it goes. Take care.
Good to know! I’ll be trying it soon.
The photo makes me certainly want to try out the recipe! Thank you for the chance.
Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoy it. Let us know how it goes. Have a great weekend.
These look so good. I love the photos. I can not wait to try making these
Thanks so much Robin… feel free to ask questions if anything on the recipe isn’t clear. Good luck.
These photos look delicious,I seriously want to eat this! It’s making me hungry looking at them,I will definitely be trying the recipe.
Let us know how it goes. The whole family loved it.
The photos are amazing. I will definitely be trying this recipe.
Thanks for the compliment Emily. I hope you enjoy the meal as much as we did.
This fish looks amazing! I can’t wait to try the recipe!
Thanks so much. You won’t regret trying it. Take care.
looks reall good and its some thing thatwould eat.
This one’s easy and most people like it because it’s not too fishy, for folks who aren’t into fish.
WOW! This looks so delicious!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
It’s our pleasure. Let us know if you end up trying it.
This looks yummy. The recipes looks simple to make, maybe even I can make it.
Of course you can make it. It was even less messy than I expected. Let us know if you give it a try. Thanks for dropping by.
I love white fish and this recipe sounds wonderful. Always wanted a induction cook top but never have used one. Glad it’s a consistent heat so everything cooks uniformly.
It is a great unit. We highly recommend it. Thank you for your kind comment. All the best.
This picture made me instantaneously hungry! I will definitely be trying this.
That’s the effect we wanted our picture to have on you 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
This looks great! I couldreally put it to good use!
We wish you lots of luck. It’s been a great unit! Take care.
We wish you lots of luck. It’s been a great unit! Take care.
Wow, haven’t tried your recipe yet but your photos are drool worthy. Like you said, you may not deep fry everyday but once in awhile is a good thing. Saving this recipe for one of those days. Thank you for sharing and the giveaway too.
Thanks so much for the kind feedback. Let us know if you end up trying it. We’d love to hear your thoughts.
Looks delicious!
Thanks so much Shannon
Your photos are mouth watering . Never made fish and chips at home.
That’s so kind of you Diana. You should give it a try. You won’t regret it. All the best.
The recipe sounds great! Cant wait to try it but i will use cod fish. Thanks!
I think cod would be perfect. I’ll have to do the same 🙂 Take care.
that fish looks pretty perfect to me.
Everyone at home loved it. Thank you
That pic makes it look so tempting. I really want to try that at home! Thanks for the recipe!
Our pleasure. Thank you for the compliment.
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try.
Please let us know how it goes. Thank you and take care.
Looks amazing!! Definitely going to try that recipe this weekend!
Thanks William, we hope you enjoy it.
The photo looks very appetizing. I plan to try this recipe.
Fantastic. Let us know how it goes.
Cook Tops are such a great way to fry foods at home. Consistent temperatures are key. Much easier than me trying to do it on a stovetop!
We were pleasantly surprised at the accuracy. Plus it’s mobile… so I’ll be using it outdoors when the weather warms up. Take care.
Love the photo…looks like it should be in a menu!
The colder the batter, the better. I put mine in the freezer for a while.
Thanks so much for the compliment. I’ll have to try it colder. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the excellent recipe idea!
You’re very welcome. Let us know if you give it a try.
Yummmy! The fish looks deliciousy crispy! I love a classic fish and chips meal!
We’re very happy with the results. Thanks for dropping by the blog.
Looks so delicious! I am going to try this recipe! Thanks for the chance to win!
Best of luck with the giveaway Naiddia. We hope you enjoy the recipe.
I’m hoping to make this next week .. yumm
looks good enough to eat
We tested your theory 🙂 Yes it was!
I love fish and chips. This looks delicious.
You should give this one a try… you won’t regret it 🙂
I’ve always wanted an induction cooktop! If I can’t get a full stovetop, this seems like the next best option. I just need the pans that’ll work well with it, too.
It is a fantastic tool… and so easy to clean! Good luck.
I love fish and chips and using an induction cooker with the right induction pot sounds great. No heating up the room and no worries about oil splatters igniting anything. Thanks
You will still have to be cautious with the splatters since you’re dealing with hot oil. But it’s definitely consistent, so no guess work or overheating required. Best of luck.
Love the photo, it make me want to look for the recipe! The PORTABLE INDUCTION COOKTOP would be perfect for my gluten free market.
Thanks for the compliment. Best of luck with the giveaway.
We love beer batter fish, thanks for the recipe; I’m going to be trying this one Good Friday
The batter did turn out fantastic. Definitely a new favourite at home.
makes me hungry!
Us too! 🙂
Looks delicious. Love fried fish.
It was delicious… give it a try, you won’t regret it.
Marvelous creation!
Thanks so much Umar.
I think it looks really yummy. Can’t wait to try and make it myself.
It was easy and not as messy as I expected. Let us know if you try it. Thanks
That FIsh looks absolutely delicious! You made my tummy rumble…now I’m craving fish and chips!
Our tummies rumbled also… but only until dinner was ready 🙂 Take care.
I love deep-fried Fish and Chips; I’d like to try this recipe.
Give it a try and let us know what you think. Take care.
I love haddock and am always looking for “the perfect fish & chips” recipe. This looks awesome. I look forward to trying it.
Hopefully ours comes close. Let us know if you try it. Thanks for the comment.
The photo quality is really good. Makes the dish look really appetizing 🙂 I really want to try it!
Such a nice comment… thank you. My wife Liz gets credit for the photography! Give the recipe a shot, we think you’ll like it.
looks amazing! yum, i will have to try this out
Please do… let us know what you think. Take care.
Looks delicious! We’re not huge fish people, but I actually want to start making fish and chips at home since we stopped eating out almost a year ago. We could also try this recipe with our home brewed beer!
This one’s pretty light on the fish flavour. Home brewed beer… Impressive!
Looks great! I’m going to have to try it.
Thanks so much. I hope you get fantastic results. Let us know how it goes.
looks so yummy! I need to win this- we need to make special meals for our children when we are out and about!!
Hi Carrie, we wish you luck for the giveaway. All the best.
There’s nothing better than the sound of your fork breaking through the crispy coating of your fish. This recipe and photo look amazing and I can’t wait to try it. I defrosted haddock fillets this morning and will definitely try this recipe for dinner. YUM!
Thanks for kind comment Angie, I hope they turn out fantastic.
mmm looks amazing ! I always mess the fish up, I think I am not heating the oil enough. I will give it another shot with a temperature gage this time. great tips !
Thanks so much Michelle! Yes, the temperature is a huge factor. Too hot will burn the outside before the fish is ready and too cold will make the batter soggy. We hope you give it another try. Let us know how it goes. Take care.
I love fish and chips! I’m definitely using this recipe next time I have a craving! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Let us know how it goes once you try it. Best of luck on the giveaway.
I haven’t tried the recipe yet, but it really looks delicious and much better that fish and chips from the local shop.
Thanks so much Sherry. Some fish and chip places do a great job. It’s just nice to have you’re very own homemade version. Thanks
oh this looks so much nicer than the frozen ones I cannot wait to try it
You’ll know all the ingredients that go into it and it tastes great. You’ll never reach for the boxed frozen version again once you try this. Take care.
this looks delicious
Thanks so much Cody.
I am not a fan of a heavy fish flavour but this sounds grand
Hi Judy, this one is actually quite mild. Give it a shot. Thanks
Definitely going to have to try this. I’ve been looking for a good batter recipe. Since it is beer battered hubby will love it. lol- The photo you have makes everything look so appetizing.
That’s so nice of you Christine. Remember to buy a little extra beer… to wash down the fish 🙂
this looks amazing i want to try it
We’d love to hear about your experience if you do. Thanks for commenting.
nothing I love more than Haddock i must give it a try
Please do… and let us know how it goes.
Photos are always so helpful when trying a new recipe and your are great.
Thanks so much for the kind comment.
The photo is amazing & it makes me very hungry for fish & chips
That’s the result we were hoping for 🙂
It looks and sounds super yummy, I love fish!
Then you’ll love this dish. Thanks for dropping by.
Would love to try this tasty sounding fish and chips recipe.
Also, the induction hot top seems useful and well designed.
Pics looks awesome.
Thanks so much Dayle. Give the recipe a try. Best of luck on the giveaway.
Haven’t tried it yet but certainly want to after seeing such a yummy picture.
We hope you give it a shot. It is quite yummy. Let us know if you try it.
I think it looks oh so yummy,and I want to try this!
Please do give it a shot… let us know what you think.
I don’t like fish but. Damn this looks good
You might be pleasantly surprised. Haddock is quite mild… not too fishy.
These look really good! But I’m always scared to deep fry things at home!
It’s actually quite safe. Keep water away from the pot and always place and remove items from from the oil slowly to avoid splatter.
Photo looks delicious, recipe sounds great! I’ve never made my own fish and chips before, but I have brewed my own beer! Thanks for the chance.
Brewing beer is more impressive than making this fish 🙂 Give it a try, I’m sure you’ll love it. Use your own beer for that special touch.
I love the photo. I am a big fish and chips fan and this looks delicious.
Give it a shot and let us know what you think. Thanks
this looks totally amazing and so yummy!! I am not a huge fan of fish BUT battered fish mmmmmmm ! LOVE
It was quite tasty and very kid friendly… which means not too fishy.
It looks so yummy. I have to try this recipe…I love fish!
Thanks Doris. I hope you enjoy it. Take care.
I am not a fish person, but this looks delcicous
It really is tasty. If you try it, let us know how it goes. Take care.
I might try this outside on an induction, I am paranoid about deep frying on the stove.
I’m looking forward to warmer weather so I can take it outside also. Thanks for stopping by the blog.
Looks delicious!
Thanks Ariel.
It looks delicious! Nothing like good fish and chips. My son is going to love this!
Our boys love this. It’s not overly fishy which is perfect for them. Thanks
looks really yummy
Thanks so much Lynn! Have a great day.
Looks yummy!
Thanks Thomas… it did go down well 🙂
Love this recipe deliciousness!
Thanks so much for the kind comment Maria. Take care.