Place frozen steak fries in oven and cook according to package directions
1 package Frozen steak fries
Pat fish dry with paper towel
1½-2 lbs. whitefish
Cut fish into pieces; lightly salt and pepper
Pour cornstarch in a medium size bowl
1 cup cornstarch
Heat oil (medium-high heat; keep an eye on the oil while you're making the batter!)
3-4 cups oil
Make the batter and fry
Combine flour, baking powder, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper in large bowl
2 teaspoons salt, 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon pepper
Pour in sparkling water; combine well
1½ cups sparkling water
Dip fish pieces into cornstarch; shake off excess and dredge in batter
1 cup cornstarch
Place battered fish in hot oil and cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until golden brown; internal temperature should be 145ºF
Place hot fish on paper towel; sprinkle with kosher salt and a drizzle of malt vinegar
Kosher salt, Malt vinegar
Remove chips from oven and serve with malt vinegar or tartar sauce
Notes
Chips:If you are making chips, then make them first. This recipe uses frozen steak fries, but you can use any type of frozen "french fry." Note: make the batter last. You want the bubbles from the carbon dioxide to "fluff" the fish coating. If you let it sit out, the bubbles go away and the coating will not be as fluffy and light.For best results, use a thermometer to ensure the oil is 312-350ºF and the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145ºF.