1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons of old-bay seasoning (optional)

3 tablespoons of cornstarch

1 egg

1 cup milk

4 large potatoes cut into strips, peeled if you prefer

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

1 1/2 pounds cod fillets (tilapia is okay too)

Cut up the potatoes into strips and place in a bowl of cold water to avoid oxidation

In a mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, old-bay seasoning, salt and pepper

Beat the egg in a small bowl with a fork and add it to the mixing bowl

Add the milk and stir till the mixture is smooth

Preheat the oil in a pot till it is hot enough to quickly cook, but not too hot to burn

Take the cut potatoes out of the water and dry them with a towel

Lightly coat the cut potatoes in cornstarch to make it crispy and dry the potatoes further

Fry potatoes in the hot oil till they are tender, and dry them on a paper towel

Fry the potatoes again for a minute or two for added crispness

Salt and toss the fried potato strips

Dredge the fish fillets in batter and fry in hot oil till golden brown

Splash a touch of vinegar on the fried fish, sprinkle with salt and serve with a side of ranch as dipping sauce