Air Fryer Fish and Chips

Name: Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 2 5-oz. packages salt and vinegar potato chips (about 4 cups), crushed; 1 1/2 lb. cod fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for spraying, divided; 16 oz. frozen peas, thawed; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 2 tbsp. juice; Kosher salt and pepper

Fry your fish in the air fryer!

By Kate MerkerPublished: Sep 30, 2022

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mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

661

Two in one! Salt and vinegar chips are the crunchy, golden coating for your fish fillets (cod or hake—your preference) in this 20-minute dinner that's a twist on the classic. Paired with lemony mashed peas (made in the microwave!), this meal delivers on maximum flavor with minimal cooking.

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Ingredients

2 large egg whites
2 5-oz. packages salt and vinegar potato chips (about 4 cups), crushed
1 1/2 lb. cod fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for spraying, divided
16 oz. frozen peas, thawed
1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 2 tbsp. juice
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat air fryer to 400°F. In shallow bowl, beat egg whites and 1 tablespoon water.
2. Step 2Place chips in second shallow bowl. Dip fish in egg whites, letting excess drip off, then in crushed chips, pressing gently to help adhere.
3. Step 3Spray air fryer basket with olive oil, arrange fish in basket, and air-fry until fish is golden brown and opaque throughout, 10 minutes.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in bowl, microwave peas on medium 2 minutes. Toss with lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper, then mash. Serve with fish.

No air fryer? Heat oven to 450°F. Coat fish as directed and transfer to large rimmed baking sheet rubbed with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until fish is golden brown and opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 661 cal, 30 g fat (4.5 g sat), 40 g pro, 916 mg sodium, 54 g carb, 8 g fiber

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