Healthy Baked Potato Chip Fish

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Healthy Baked Potato Chip Fish—a light, crispy, and flavor-packed way to enjoy white fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or haddock. This recipe swaps traditional deep frying for a quick oven-baking method, using crushed plain potato chips as a delightfully crunchy coating. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, each fillet is dipped in a simple egg wash and baked to golden perfection with a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is the perfect combination of indulgence and nutrition. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and a side salad or steamed veggies for a wholesome, family-friendly meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or haddock)
• 2 cups plain potato chips
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Crush the potato chips into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Place the crushed chips in a shallow dish.

Step 3

In a second shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

In a third shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk until combined.

Step 5

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Dredge each fillet in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 6

Dip the floured fillet into the egg mixture, making sure it is well coated.

Step 7

Press the egg-coated fillet into the crushed potato chips, ensuring an even coating on all sides. Place the crusted fillet onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets.

Step 8

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the coated fish fillets to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The coating should be golden and crispy.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish. Pair with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(987.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1626.3

Total Fat 75.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 562.4mg	0%
Sodium 1980.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 5.2g
Protein 154.6g	0%

Vitamin D 1427.5IU	0%
Calcium 263.3mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 3075.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 20.8%