Fried Walleye Fish and Chips Menu

• Crispy Beer Batter Fried Walleye with Mango Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
• Baked potato wedges
• Purchased brownies
• Assorted carbonated beverages

Test Kitchen Tip: For baked potato wedges, purchase a 24-ounce package frozen oven-fried potato wedges and bake according to package directions.

Shopping List

• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds fresh or frozen boneless, skinless walleye, lake trout, tilapia, or sole fillets (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
• two 12-ounce cans beer
• 1 container shortening or 1 bottle cooking oil
• 1 bottle rice vinegar
• 1 bottle fish sauce (optional)
• 1 head garlic
• 1 bottle Asian chili sauce with garlic (or use crushed red pepper)
• 1 mango
• 1 red, green, or yellow sweet pepper
• 1 bunch green onions
• 24-ounce package frozen oven-fried potato wedges
• 1/2 dozen purchased brownies
• 12-pack desired carbonated beverages

Pantry Items

• all-purpose flour
• paprika
• kosher salt or salt
• ground black pepper
• sugar
• cornstarch

Equipment Needed

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• large bowl
• whisk
• shallow dish or 9-inch pie plate
• 3-quart saucepan or deep-fryer
• deep-fry thermometer
• slotted spoon
• wire cooling racks
• medium saucepan
• wooden spoon or silicone spatula
• baking pan for potatoes

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