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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
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Gradually add the water until the batter is combined but is quite thin; you might not need all of the water.
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Set aside.
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Peel your potatoes completely and rinse them off.
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Slice them thinly with a mandoline or as thinly as possible with a knife.
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Place them in a bowl of cold water.
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When youre done, remove the potatoes from the water to a large towel or stack of paper towels and dry them off completely.
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If they have residual water on them, you will end up with your oil splattering and that is dangerous!
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Set the dried potato slices aside until youre ready to cook.
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In a large heavy-bottomed pot, pour enough vegetable oil to come about 3 inches up the side of the pot.
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Heat over medium high heat until a thermometer reads 375 degrees F.
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Drop the fish into the batter and remove with a slotted spoon, allowing some of the excess batter to drip off.
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Carefully drop the battered fish into the hot oil.
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Fry the fish and chips in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes for fish and 3-5 minutes for the chips.
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Remove to a stack of paper towels to cool slightly before chowing down.
