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Recipe

Keto Fish and Chips Recipe

October 19, 2021 by Lucia Silva

You don't have to give up fish and chips on keto — you just have to make them smarter. This recipe swaps in an almond flour and parmesan crust for batter, and rutabaga for potatoes. All the crunch and satisfaction, none of the carb load.

56gProtein

7gNet Carbs

61gFat

8gFiber

861Calories

⏱ Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 35 min 🍽 Serves: 4

Adjust servings — all ingredient amounts will update

Ingredients

Fish

1¾ lb

Cod fillets

Mild, versatile, and high in protein. Low in fat with solid vitamins A, E, and C, and low mercury levels.

1 cup

Almond flour

Replaces traditional batter — low carb with a satisfying crunch and higher fiber than refined flour.

1 cup

Shredded parmesan

Mixed into the coating for extra flavor and crispiness.

2 large

Eggs

1 tsp

Paprika

½ tsp

Onion powder

1 tsp

Salt

¼ tsp

Black pepper

¼ cup

Coconut oil

For pan-frying the coated fish.

1 whole

Lemon

Squeezed fresh over the fish before serving.

Tartar Sauce

¼ cup

Mayo

½ cup

Sour cream

½ tbsp

Curry powder

¼ cup

Pickles, chopped

To taste

Salt and pepper

Chips

1½ lbs

Rutabaga

A keto-friendly potato stand-in at about 8.8g net carbs per cup. Swap for onion rings or green beans to cut carbs further.

1 tbsp

Olive oil

To taste

Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Preheat the oven. Set to 400°F (200°C).
2

Make the tartar sauce. Combine mayo, sour cream, curry powder, and chopped pickles in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, stir well, and refrigerate until serving.
3

Prep the chips. Peel the rutabaga and cut into thick chip-sized slices. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
4

Bake the chips. Bake for 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside when done.
5

Set up the breading station. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until frothy. On a plate, combine almond flour, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6

Bread the fish. Cut the cod into portion-sized pieces. Dredge each piece in the almond flour mixture, dip in the egg wash, then coat again in the almond flour mixture.
7

Fry the fish. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
8

Serve. Plate the fish alongside the rutabaga chips, squeeze fresh lemon over the fish, and serve with tartar sauce on the side.

Tips

Double-coating the fish (flour, egg, flour again) is the key to a crispy crust that holds up. If you can't find rutabaga, try turnip fries or roasted radishes as a low-carb chip alternative.