Jamie Oliver Fish & Chips

This crispy and delicious Fish & Chips recipe by Jamie Oliver is a fun twist on the classic British favorite! With golden beer-battered fish, griddled potato chips, and tangy pickle ketchup, this meal is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner, you can swap pollock for any white fish you have on hand! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 400g (14oz) potatoes
• 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 large pickled gherkins
• ½ cup (120ml) pickling juice from the jar
• 1 bunch (20g) dill
• 400g (14oz) frozen peas
• 1 bunch (30g) mint
• 1 large free-range egg
• 250g (2 cups) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 heaped tsp cayenne pepper, plus extra for serving
• 330ml (1⅓ cups) lager
• 2 x 125g (4.5oz) frozen pollock fillets, sustainably sourced

How To Make Jamie Oliver Fish & Chips

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes and slice them into 1cm (⅓-inch) thick rounds.
3. Grill the Potatoes: Heat a griddle pan until hot. Grill the potato slices for 2 minutes on each side to get those lovely grill marks.
4. Roast the Chips: Transfer the grilled slices to a roasting tray with lemon zest, crushed garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. Roast for 20–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
5. Make the Pickle Ketchup: Blitz the gherkins with half their pickling juice and dill in a food processor until smooth. Taste and season. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
6. Prepare the Minty Peas: Boil the peas until tender, drain (reserving a splash of water), then blend with mint and a little cooking water. Season and keep warm.
7. Get Ready to Fry: Clean the frying pan and heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
8. Mix the Batter: Whisk the egg, flour, cayenne, and lager until smooth. The consistency should coat a spoon thickly.
9. Coat the Fish: Lightly flour the fish fillets, dip in the batter, and allow excess to drip off.
10. Fry the Fish: Carefully lower fillets into the hot oil and fry for 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
11. Make the Crispy Scraps: Thin out any remaining batter with oil and drizzle into the pan for some tasty, crispy bits.
12. Serve: Plate the fish with your roasted chips, minty peas, pickle ketchup, and a wedge of lemon. Add a splash of gherkin juice over the chips for a cheeky zing!

Why I Love This Recipe

It’s everything I love about a classic fish & chips, but with a Jamie Oliver spin that makes it feel a bit fresher and more fun. The grilled and roasted chips have loads of flavor, and the pickle ketchup really wakes up the plate. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgic and new.

Recipe Tips

• Use Ice-Cold Beer: Helps keep the batter airy and crispy.
• Dry the Fish Well: Prevents the batter from slipping off.
• Cook in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the pan for crispier fish.
• Grill First, Roast After: Adds depth to the chips.
• Check Oil Temperature: 180°C (350°F) is the sweet spot.

How To Store And Reheat Jamie Oliver Fish & Chips

• Refrigerate: Let everything cool, then store the fish and chips in separate airtight containers. Eat within 2 days.
• Reheat: Use an oven at 180°C (350°F). Place fish on a rack and chips on a tray. Bake for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can I use a different beer? Absolutely! Just make sure it’s cold and fizzy.
• What if I don’t have a griddle pan? Use a frying pan or roast the potatoes directly.
• Is this gluten-free? Not as written, but you can use gluten-free flour and beer.
• Can I make it ahead? You can prep the peas and ketchup ahead. Fry the fish fresh.
• Do I have to use pollock? Not at all—cod, haddock, or hake are great swaps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 servings

• Calories: 927
• Total Fat: 21.7g
• Saturated Fat: 3.9g
• Total Carbohydrate: 127.4g
• Dietary Fiber: 17g
• Sugars: 8.1g
• Protein: 52.6g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Lemon Fish, Spuds & Spinach Sauce
• Jamie Oliver Pork Belly Tacos
• Jamie Oliver Beef Mince Ragù
• Jamie Oliver Lamb Kofta