Cut potatoes into fries that are approximately 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick.
Place in a large bowl of lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
Drain and rinse the potatoes. Dry potatoes using paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
In a medium bowl or zip-close bag, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil.
Line large baking sheet or two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place fries on baking sheet(s) so that none of the potatoes are touching. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
In the last 15-20 minutes of baking the potatoes, begin cooking the battered fish.
TO MAKE THE BATTERED FISH:
Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet set to medium-high heat.
Using hands, gently squeeze water out of cod fish if it is really wet, being careful not to tear the fish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sparkling water, 1/3 cup flour, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Put remaining flour in a shallow dish.
Sprinkle both sides of the fish fillets with salt. Dredge 3 fish fillets through the flour and then in the batter. Carefully add the 3 pieces of batter-coated fish to the skillet with the heated oil.
Cook fish 3-4 minutes on both sides, using a spatula to flip the fish. Once cooked, use the spatula to transfer the fish from the skillet to a plate with a paper towel on it, to soak up excess oil.
Add remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Allow to heat for 1-2 minutes and fry remaining 3 cod fillets like you did the previous three.
Serve one piece of battered fish with 1.3 ounces fries (approximately 15-18 fries).
Nutrition Facts
Battered Fish and Chips
Amount Per Serving (1 piece of battered fish and approximately 1.3 ounces chips)
Calories 229Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 838mg36%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.