Potato Crusted Fish and Chips

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 35 Min

Just wait'll you taste this crispy-crunchy recipe for potato-crusted fish and chips! Our shortcuts will have this British favorite on your table in no time.

What You'll Need

1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 baking potatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup instant potato flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets (see Note)
1/4 cup butter, melted

What to Do

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, seasoning salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, potato flakes, salt, and remaining pepper. Dip fish in melted butter, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; add fish and fry 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Serve with potato wedges.

Notes

For more great recipes using catfish, click here.
Cod or haddock can be used in place of catfish in this British-inspired dish. Don't forget the malt vinegar for an authentic accompaniment.

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arthurandelaine 54 65255

Feb 04, 2014

can this be made with "real" potatoes???

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 04, 2014

No, you cant use real potatoes for this recipe, potato flakes are used as a breading not a topping.

donjuan 0753109

Mar 10, 2013

Thanks for the recipe. I am Gf and one brand of potato flakes I can have so this looks good, easy and I love catfish. Missing getting to eat it out at resturants. Not knowing how are where prepared. Wish would do more GF recipies Thanks!

alzamoradavid 5472 731

Mar 09, 2013

It looks good.

wally girl

Mar 08, 2013

thank you bonitageri

bonitageri 7821379

Mar 08, 2013

I have a fish market that sells potato crusted cod. Very similar to the catfish recipe. But, they recommend baking in 450 oven for 10-12 minutes Delicious and no frying involved!

wally girl

Mar 08, 2013

How about baking this recipe ?