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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish » Seafood

    Potato Chip Fish

    Published: May 20, 2013 · Updated: Nov 20, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Fresh fish coated in spicy, flavorful potato chips. Perfect for a fun entertaining meal

    woven placemat, blue napkin and fork, white plate with Potato Chip Crusted Fish and roasted veggies

    The other day one of my friends was talking about a meal she had recently eaten at a restaurant here {in New Orleans}. I can't remember where it was but I can remember what she ordered...

    Red fish coated in Zapp's Potato Chips

    Uh, I think I started drooling when she described it, and I immediately knew it would have to be something I tried as soon as possible.

    blue napkin, fork, woven placemat with chip crusted fish, roasted potatoes, beer on wooden table

    If you are unlucky, and don't have access to Zapp's Potato Chips, then I think any kettle cooked chips will do.

    If you are lucky and have access to Zapp's then pick your favorite flavor. You really can't go wrong with any of the flavors. They're all good. I used Spicy Cajun Crawtators and Voodoo. Both were amazing!

    This recipe is great because it requires only a few ingredients: milk, egg, hot sauce {optional}, fish, chips, and oil. No other seasonings are needed because the chips give so much yummy flavor.

    plate of potato chip crusted fish and roasted veggies, with fork holding piece of fish

    I loved this dish and served it with roasted vegetables to add some nutritional value. This meal is a real treat & enjoyed by everyone!

    woven placemat, blue napkin and fork, white plate with Potato Chip Crusted Fish and roasted veggies

    Potato Chip Crusted Fish

    Fresh fish coated in spicy, flavorful potato chips. Perfect for a fun entertaining meal
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk 2%, whole, or unflavored non-dairy milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon hot sauce optional
    • 4 fish fillets 4-6 oz each
    • 5 ounces potato chips any flavor
    • 1 teaspoon olive or coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Whisk together milk, egg, and hot sauce and add to a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Soak fish in mixture for about 30 minutes.
    • Crush potato chips into crumbs {easiest in a food processor}. Put in a shallow dish.
    • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
    • Take fish out of milk and let drip dry. Put fish in bowl with chips and press lightly to coat the entire fish in chips. Put coated fish in the hot oil. Repeat with remaining fillets.
    • Flip fish after about 5-7 minutes or when it easily releases from the skillet.

    Notes

    *I like using kettle cooked potato chips. My favorite is Zapp's Cajun Crawtators.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
    potato chip crusted fish with hot sauce, roasted veggies on wooden table with water in the background

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Potato Chip Crusted Fish
    Serving Size
     
    1 fillet
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    317
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    15
    g
    23
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    98
    mg
    33
    %
    Sodium
     
    242
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    924
    mg
    26
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    32
    g
    64
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    53
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    6
    mg
    7
    %
    Calcium
     
    43
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Brooke Schweers

      May 21, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      What a great idea to use potato chips instead of breadcrumbs. Love this as it gives the fish a crunchy coat yet is gluten free!! Yum!

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      • Meme

        June 30, 2013 at 1:45 pm

        Thanks!! It's one of my favorite meals 🙂

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