Beer Battered Fish and Chips

8 cod filets
1 bottle of beer
2 cups flour (plus 2 tablespoons reserved)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon red pepper
1 bag of frozen fries
1 ounce mayo
2 ounces ranch
1 tablespoon relish
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, cut
1 cup vegetable oil





It looks like a lot, but it's really easy! Combine the mayo, ranch, relish and lemon juice. Place in frig until ready to use. Whisk the beer, flour, salt and red pepper until the consistency of a pancake batter. Place batter into frig until needed. Cook the fries in the oven. I like really crisp fries (so the vinegar doesn't make them soggy)!!! So I tend to cook them for about twice the time as indicated on the container. Make sure to check them and move them around so they don't burn. Place the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan an heat to smoke point. Next dust the cod fillets in the remaining flour and then cover them in the batter. Immediately place into the hot pan of oil. Do this with four pieces then lightly shake the pan until the fillets release from the bottom and float in the oil. after about four minutes the fillets should be ready to flip over. Gently turn them and then shake until they release. Once fully cooked remove and lightly salt. Serve with matl vinegar, lemon wedges and tarter sauce!