Father’s Day Irish Ale-Battered Fish and Chips

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

Golden Irish ale-battered cod served with crispy fries and homemade tartar sauce, a festive dish perfect for Father’s Day gatherings. This Irish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs cod fillets, skin removed, all-purpose flour, Irish ale beer for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs cod fillets, skin removed
• 1 cup plus 1/2 cup for dusting all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Irish ale beer
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 large potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
• 4 cups for frying vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp dill pickle, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp capers, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 3 large potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then pat dry thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 325°F. Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until pale and soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup Irish ale beer until smooth and thick.
4. Step 4: Pat dry 1.5 lbs cod fillets and dust lightly with 1/2 cup flour.
5. Step 5: Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Dip each cod fillet into the batter, letting excess drip off, then carefully lower into hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Step 6: Return fries to the oil at 375°F and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
7. Step 7: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickle, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped capers, and 1 tbsp fresh parsley to make tartar sauce.
8. Step 8: Serve the crispy battered cod with double-fried fries and a side of tartar sauce.