This flavorful and crispy gluten-free fish and chips make the perfect meal, especially when you’re craving something a little tastier and fun during the warmer months. Totally dairy-free too.
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- What is Fish and Chips?
- Is Fish and Chips Gluten-Free?
- Why This Recipe Works:
- Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Recipe Notes + Substitutions:
- How to Make Gluten-Free Fish and Chips (Step by Step):
- Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Recipe FAQs:
- Other Fish Recipes to Enjoy:
- Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes to Make:
- Crispy Gluten-Free Fish and Chips (Dairy-Fish)
What is Fish and Chips?
Fish and chips is a classic British dish that you’ll find in practically every Irish pub. This traditionally British main course typically consists of battered and deep-fried fish served with chips (thick-cut, deep-fried potatoes) or french fries.
While it is synonymous with UK cuisine, fish and chips is also widely popular all over the world!
While cod or haddock are most commonly used in making fish and chips, other varieties of fish such as plaice or pollock may also work. The fish is usually coated in a seasoned batter made from flour and water or beer, which gives it a crispy texture when fried.
Is Fish and Chips Gluten-Free?
Unfortunately, traditional fish and chips sold at a fish and chip shop is usually made with wheat flour (which contains gluten) and hence it is usually not gluten-free and not safe for those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerances.
Today, we’re making a breaded version (as opposed to a battered version) that is both gluten-free and dairy-free, with options for using the air fryer or pan-frying (both of which are healthier than deep frying).
Why This Recipe Works:
- Simple Ingredients: The ingredients for making this healthy gluten free fish and chips recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery stores (nothing fancy required)!
- Easy to Make: To bread the fish, simply coat the fish in gluten-free flour, egg and then gluten-free panko bread crumbs before cooking it in the air fryer or stovetop! Cooking the potatoes in the air fryer or frying pan is a piece of cake.
- Super Crispy: Because we’re using gluten-free panko crumbs as the final layer of breading, it turns out very crispy! No soggy surface to deal with here!
- Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: The best part is that this healthier fish and chips recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for this gluten-free fish and chips recipe.
(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
Recipe Notes + Substitutions:
- Olive Oil: I used olive oil for tossing the potatoes, but you can also use another type of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil etc).
- Potatoes: I used Yukon gold potatoes, but Russet potatoes will work too.
- Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free flour blend that includes heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour) which will result in a denser coating. If you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular all-purpose flour instead.
- Spices: I used ground paprika and ground coriander to season the fish. Alternatively, you may also use other condiments that you prefer (such as garlic powder, onion powder or ground black pepper).
- Fish: Traditionally, fresh cod fillets tends to be the fish of choice for making fish and chips, but you can also use haddock fish or other types of flavorful and flaky white fish.
- Egg: The egg is essential in binding the ingredients together, so make sure you add it in. If you are allergic to eggs, or would simply prefer to keep this recipe egg-free, you may use acquafaba or an egg-replacer instead.
- Gluten-Free Panko Crumbs: I like coating the fish with gluten-free panko bread crumbs for a super crispy effect. You can simply coat them in another layer of gluten-free all-purpose flour if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko bread crumbs instead.
How to Make Gluten-Free Fish and Chips (Step by Step):
1. Preheat Air Fryer or Frying Pan
Preheat the air fryer to 380F (for 5 minutes). If you don’t own an air fryer, simply heat up 1 cup of cooking oil in a large frying pan.
2. Toss Potatoes with Oil and Salt
Toss the sliced potatoes with the olive oil. Sprinkle salt over and mix again until evenly coated.
3. Cook Potatoes
(i) Air Fryer Method: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in about a single layer. Fry for 15 minutes. Shake the potatoes in the air fryer basket and fry for another 10 minutes then set aside.
(ii) Stovetop Method: Fry the seasoned potatoes for 10 minutes over medium-high heat in the hot oil before flipping them over and frying for another 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove the homemade fries and set them aside.
4. Mix Flour and Condiments
Mix gluten-free all-purpose flour with the salt, ground paprika and ground coriander.
5. Coat Fish in Flour Mixture
Coat the fish fillets evenly with the flour mixture.
6. Dip Fish in Egg
Beat the egg in a bowl and dip the flour-coated cod in the beaten egg.
7. Coat Fish in Panko
Coat the egg-dipped cod in the gluten-free panko crumbs until each piece is completely coated.
8. Fry the Cod
(i) Air Fryer Method: Place the coated cod pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry the cod for 7 minutes, then turn the fish pieces over, spray with more cooking spray and fry for another 5 minutes.
(ii) Stovetop Method: Heat up another 1/4 cup of oil in the same frying pan and fry the pieces of panko-coated fish for 5 minutes over medium-high heat on one side before flipping over and frying for another 5 minutes until fish is cooked through and the outside has reached golden perfection.
9. Add Potatoes
(i) Air Fryer Method: Add the potatoes to the air fryer and fry them all together for another 3 minutes.
(ii) Stovetop Method: Add the potatoes to the frying pan and fry them all together for another 3 minutes.
10. Serve and Enjoy
Serve the gluten-free fish and chips hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice as well as your favorite sauce (ketchup, chili sauce, homemade tartar sauce or mayonnaise).
(TIP: This goes great with an ice cold gluten-free beer on a hot summer’s day!)
Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Coat Fish Thoroughly: To prevent the fish from falling apart, make sure to thoroughly coat the pieces of cod with the breading.
- Seasoning: I used ground paprika and ground coriander to season the fish and give it flavor. Alternatively, you may also use other condiments that you prefer (such as garlic powder, onion powder or ground black pepper).
- Fish and Chips Too Oily? If you are cooking in a frying pan and find that the fish and chips are too oily for your taste, you can soak up any excess oil with paper towels.
Recipe FAQs:
To store, place any leftover fish and chips in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350F for a few minutes to heat up the fish and chips again until they are crispy before serving.
Other Fish Recipes to Enjoy:
- Spicy Firecracker Salmon (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Almond Crusted Salmon (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Salmon Kabobs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes to Make:
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PrintCrispy Gluten-Free Fish and Chips (Dairy-Fish)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This flavorful and crispy gluten-free fish and chips make the perfect meal, especially when you’re craving something a little tastier and fun during the warmer months. Totally dairy-free too. I’ll show you how to cook it in the air fryer as well as stovetop!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
- 4 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/3 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 pieces cod fish
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons gluten-free panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer or Frying Pan: Preheat the air fryer to 380F (for 5 minutes). If you don’t own an air fryer, simply heat up 1 cup of cooking oil in a large frying pan.
- Mix Potatoes with Oil and Salt: Toss the sliced potatoes with the olive oil. Sprinkle salt over and mix again until evenly coated.
- Cook Potatoes: (i) Air Fryer Method: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in about a single layer. Fry for 15 minutes. Shake the potatoes in the air fryer basket and fry for another 10 minutes then set aside. (ii) Stovetop Method: Fry the seasoned potatoes for 10 minutes over medium-high heat in the heated oil before flipping them over and frying for another 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove the potatoes and set aside.
- Mix Flour and Condiments: Mix gluten-free all-purpose flour with the salt, ground paprika and ground coriander.
- Coat Fish in Flour Mixture: Coat the fish fillets evenly in the flour mixture.
- Dip Fish in Egg: Beat the egg in a bowl and dip the flour-coated cod in the beaten egg.
- Coat Fish in Panko: Coat the egg-dipped cod in the gluten-free panko crumbs until each piece is completely coated.
- Fry the Cod: (i) Air Fryer Method: Place the coated cod pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry the cod for 7 minutes, then turn the fish pieces over, spray with more cooking spray and fry for another 5 minutes. (ii) Stovetop Method: Heat up another 1/4 cup of oil in the same frying pan and fry the pieces of panko-coated fish for 5 minutes over medium-high heat on one side before flipping over and frying for another 5 minutes until fish is cooked through and the outside is golden brown.
- Add Potatoes: (i) Air Fryer Method: Add the potatoes to the air fryer and fry them all together for another 3 minutes. (ii) Stovetop Method: Add the potatoes to the frying pan and fry them all together for another 3 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the gluten-free fish and chips hot with your favorite sauce (ketchup, chili sauce or mayonnaise).
Notes
Olive Oil: I used olive oil for tossing the potatoes, but you can also use another type of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil etc).
Potatoes: I used Yukon gold potatoes, but Russet potatoes will work too.
Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free flour blend that includes heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour) which will result in a denser coating. If you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular all-purpose flour instead.
Spices: I used ground paprika and ground coriander to season the fish. Alternatively, you may also use other condiments that you prefer (such as garlic powder, onion powder or ground black pepper).
Fish: Traditionally, cod fish tends to be the fish of choice for making fish and chips, but you can also use haddock fish or other types of flavorful white fish.
Egg: The egg is essential in binding the ingredients together, so make sure you add it in. If you are allergic to eggs, or would simply prefer to keep this recipe egg-free, you may use acquafaba or an egg-replacer instead.
Gluten-Free Panko Crumbs: I like coating the fish with gluten-free panko bread crumbs for a super crispy effect. You can simply coat them in another layer of gluten-free all-purpose flour if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko bread crumbs instead.
Storing: To store, place any leftover fish and chips in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350F for a few minutes to heat up the fish and chips again until they are crispy before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: British
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