Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

The Best Baked Fish Recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 25m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the Fish:

For the Aioli:

Nutritional Information

263
calories
8g
fat
9g
carbohydrates
37g
protein
105mg
cholesterol
480mg
sodium
Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

Recipe Description

I think the name Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets with Lemon Garlic Aioli says it all and if the name is not a mouthful then the first bite sure will be! I cannot rave more about this fish and my whole family will agree with me! Homemade crust from crushed potato chips, garlic powder, paprika and bread crumbs, coat the fish perfectly with a delicious lemon and garlic, creamy mayonnaise aioli seasoned with crushed black pepper. I think I’m making this for dinner tonight! 

To make Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets with Lemon Garlic Aioli, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat oven to 450 °F.

  2. 2

    Dry fish

    2 min
    Step 2 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    Use a paper towel to lightly pat 2 pounds of fish fillets until dry.

  3. 3

    Prepare aioli

    2 min
    Step 3 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    In a small bowl, whisk ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 cloves of minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Chill aioli

    25 min
    Step 4 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    Refrigerate for 25-30 minutes to chill.

  5. 5

    Prepare bread crumb mix

    2 min
    Step 5 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    In a shallow bowl, mix ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of paprika, 1 cup of crushed potato chips and ¾ cup of bread crumbs until combined.

  6. 6

    Prepare egg

    1 min
    Step 6 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    In a separate, shallow bowl, beat 2 eggs.

  7. 7

    Dip fillets in egg

    2 min
    Step 7 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    Working in batches, dip the fish fillet, into the beaten egg and coating both sides then left and shake off any excess.

  8. 8

    Dip fillets in bread crumb mix

    3 min
    Step 8 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish FilletsStep 8 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    Then, dip the fillet into the bread crumb mix and coat both sides. Shake off any excess. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and continue with the remaining fish fillets.

  9. 9

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 9 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until fish flakes easily.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

    Serve hot with the prepared aioli on the side.

This Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets with Lemon Garlic Aioli is one of my personal favorite fish recipes. Low in fat and full of yumminess, it’s just too good to miss! Let us know when you try it out and tag #cookmerecipes online!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Xander
February 16, 2025
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Fab! My kids loved helping me crush the chips. We had so much fun cooking together, and the fish was a huge hit. The crispy texture and zesty aioli made for a perfect family dinner. Can’t wait to make it again. Thanks for a delightful recipe!

Hal
October 10, 2024
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This Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets recipe is simply great! I made it last week when my kids had friends over, and they all loved it! The crisps on the fish add such a nice crunch.

Hank
July 8, 2024
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I tried the Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets for the first time last week and it was simply a hit at our dinner table. My kids devoured it and asked for more. It's easy to make and the flavors are so good together. Perfect for busy weeknights when I want to impress my family.

Andy
July 4, 2024
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Superb recipe! Made this fish fillets for my wife and kids last night, they loved the crunch! Def gonna make this again for family dinner.

Alice Johnson
December 26, 2023
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I couldn’t be more thrilled with the Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets! One Sunday, my kids and I decided to try this – it was a blast! The crunch from the chips and the zingy aioli stole the show! Perfect for family game nights.

George Gibbons
October 17, 2023
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Superb fish dish! We made this for family night, and it was a hit! The kids loved the crunchy crust, and I adored the creamy aioli. Perfectly simple and soooo tasty! Can't wait to make it again!

Ursula Thompson
October 16, 2023
Verified

Epic! Made this for my girls' night and we all lost it over how good it was! Super crunchy and yum!

Catherine Smith
October 11, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for a cozy dinner with my friends last weekend, and they loved it. The crunchy potato chip crust was a total hit! I’ll definitely be making this again. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe!

Hannah
October 4, 2023
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Superb! The first time I made this, my kids couldn't get enough. They were asking for seconds before I even finished cooking! The potato chip crust was a hit, and it made dinner so much fun. This has become a regular in our house. Can't wait to whip it up again!

Xander Cooper
September 15, 2023
Verified

So incredibly delicious!

Isabella Smith
March 3, 2023
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Loved how easy this was to make for dinner.

Ethan
March 9, 2022
Verified

This Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets is simply great! My wife and I enjoyed it so much, especially with the homemade aioli. A family favorite now!

James
December 18, 2021
Verified

Superb flavor combination

Henry
July 25, 2021
Verified

Absolutely delicious dish! I made it for my friends last weekend, and they loved it. The crunchy coating from the potato chips is a game changer! So easy to prepare too. Can't wait to make it again for my next game night.

Cathy
July 19, 2021
Verified

This dish brought back memories of family dinners. So easy to make and delish!

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