Air Fryer Classic Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Traditional British Recipes

Air Fryer Classic Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

Air Fryer
serves 4

Air Fryer Classic Beer-Battered Fish & Chips delivers the comfort of a proper chippy-style supper with less oil and less mess. White fish fillets are coated in a crisp, seasoned beer batter, while chunky chips cook until golden and fluffy inside.

The air fryer keeps things straightforward and weeknight-friendly, but the final plate still feels like a treat. Serve with lemon wedges, tartare sauce and mushy peas for a classic British finish. This version is ideal for family dinners and is easy to scale depending on the size of your air fryer basket.

Dinner
20 mins prep35 mins cook55 mins total

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.

  2. Rinse the cut chips, pat dry thoroughly, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.

  3. Air-fry the chips for 18-22 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp. Keep warm.

  4. Meanwhile, pat the fish dry and lightly dust with plain flour.

  5. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper, then gradually whisk in cold lager to make a smooth batter.

  6. Dip each fish fillet into the batter, letting excess drip off.

  7. Lightly oil the air fryer basket, place battered fish in a single layer and spray tops with a little oil.

  8. Air-fry at 190°C for 10-12 minutes, turning carefully halfway, until crisp and cooked through.

  9. Return chips to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes if needed so everything is piping hot.

  10. Serve fish and chips immediately with lemon wedges and tartare sauce.

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