Keto Fish and Chips (Whole30)
Published Sep 10, 2020 Updated Jul 11, 2023
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My little southern soul has a deep love for fried fish. From ages 13-18, I was a waitress at our local fish house. If there is one thing your girl knows, its fried fish and how to do it up right. I wanted to create a healthy version from my childhood and I did not disappoint. My Keto Fish and Chips will make your jaw drop. You will never believe it is Whole30, Keto and Paleo compliant.
Ingredients you NEED to make these Keto Fish and Chips:
- Cod fillets
- Almond flour
- Large eggs
- Old Bay seasoning
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Sea salt
How to make:
- Pat the cod fillets dry. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. In a seperate bowl, mix the almond flour, Old Bay seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder and salt/pepper.
- With one hand, dip the fish into the egg bowl, coating the entire fillet, then transfer the almond flour mixture with the other hand. Place coated fish on a platter and repeat until all fillets are coated.
- Spray the air fryer with cooking spray and cook at 390°F for 14-15 minutes. After the first 8 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the fish fillets and spray with cooking spray. Place the basket back in the air fryer and continue cooking.
How to get the fish crispy?
- Pat the cod fillets dry before placing in the egg mixture.
- Cook in the air fryer.
- Spray the fillets with cooking spray before and during cooking.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking.
- Flip the fillets halfway through cooking to ensure the whole fillets gets a nice crisp.
Can you cook this fish a different way if you don’t have an air fryer?
Absolutely! You can cook these cod fillets in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer. However, if you don’t have an air fryer, you are MISSING OUT! It is my most beloved kitchen gadget. It’s for sure a must have!
Oven Method:
Place the coated cod fillets onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cook in a 425F oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How to serve this Keto Fish and Chips:
- Sliced white onion
- Pickles slices
- Jicama fries
- Ranch coleslaw
- Ketchup
- Homemade Tarter Sauce
How to make homemade Tarter Sauce?
YES! In my opinion, homemade tarter sauce is way better than any store bought version! It is super simple to make and includes simple ingredients.
Here is what you will need:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 1/2 teaspoon capers, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine
What are Jicama Fries?
Jicama is a root vegetable, which shares the same color and shape as a turnip. However, they are low in carbs and is great for KETO. To make them, simply take 1 medium jicama and peel and cut into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick. Place in a bowl with olive and season to taste. Bake in a 400F oven for 25-30 minutes. These fries are the perfect low-carb solution that will give you all the feels.
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Keto Fish and Chips
Ingredients
Crispy Fish
- 4 6 ounce cod fillets
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Jicama Fries
- 1 medium jicama and peeled and cut into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Homemade Tarter Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 1/2 teaspoon capers chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ranch Coleslaw
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup homemade ranch dressing
- Sat and pepper to taste
Instructions
Air Fryer Fish
- Pat the cod fillets dry. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. In a seperate bowl, mix the almond flour, Old Bay seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder and salt/pepper.
- With one hand, dip the fish into the egg bowl, coating the entire fillet, then transfer the almond flour mixture with the other hand. Place coated fish on a platter and repeat until all fillets are coated.
- Spray the air fryer with cooking spray and cook at 390°F for 14-15 minutes. After the first 8 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the fish fillets and spray with cooking spray. Place the basket back in the air fryer and continue cooking.
Jicama Fries
- Add the sliced jicama pieces to a large bowl. Cover with olive oil and salt/pepper. Mix until everything is combined. Spread out on a baking sheet so they aren't crowded. Bake in a 400F oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Homemade Tarter Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine
Ranch Coleslaw
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine
Notes
- Oven Method For Fish: If you don't have an air fryer, feel free to cook in the oven. Place the coated cod fillets onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cook in a 425F oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Jicama Fries Air Fryer Method: Set temperature to 400F and set time for 15 minutes.Every 5 minutes, check on the fries and give the basket a shake to ensure even coating.
- Nutrition is calculated for 1 piece of cod and a 1/2 cup serving of jicama fries (8 NET CARBS). Does not include the ranch coleslaw or tarter sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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So good! This will be my go to during lent! Great recipe!!
This recipe was so good! Will definitely be in my dinner rotation. So glad to find a healthy fish & “ chips” recipe I truly loved.
YAY! Thank you
So yummy!
I made this tonight for dinner. I used pork dust and added almond flour instead of all almond flour and it was perfect crunch. Thank you for creating this recipe! We will definitely make it again. Oh and the tartar sauce was on point!
I’m so happy to hear this Ericka! Thank you
Made this tonight but mixed toasted crushed hemp seeds for a bigger crunch with half the flour, delicious, definitely a recipe to keep maybe next time chicken;)
Yay Victoria. I love when my followers share how they tweaked a recipe. My mom loves a crunch too. Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome 😋 will follow you ! Thank you
I just made this fish recipe for dinner and it deserves 5 stars! Easy, quick, and delicious. I will be adding it to my dinner rotation.
Thank you