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fish + chips with coleslaw + tartar sauce on a white plate
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Keto Fish and Chips Recipe (with Homemade Tartar Sauce)

This easy keto fish and chips recipe features low-carb, crispy, and crunchy pan-fried fish filets with tartar sauce and keto french fries! The most delicious spin on a classic favorite! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 213
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

Fish

Instructions

  • Pat the fish filets completely dry.
  • Set up your dredging station. In a small container, beat the 2 eggs. In another container, add the pork rind panko.
  • Coat the fish. First, dip in the egg, then dip in the pork rind panko, pressing to adhere. Repeat with all fish filets.
  • Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add in the avocado oil and heat for 1 more minute.
  • Add in the coated fish filets. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip when golden brown and cook another 2-4 minutes until the fish has an internal temperature of 125ºF.
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh salt, and let the filets rest on a wire baking rack.  This will keep them extra crispy and prevent a soggy bottom!
  • Serve warm. I highly suggest topping with tartar sauce and serving along with keto french fries and herby lemon coleslaw!
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for at least 1 week.

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Notes

Expert Tips

Fish: My preferred fish is wild-caught cod, but you could use any firm white fish fillet such as mahi mahi, ono, halibut, haddock, and even salmon. 
Breading: Hands down, the best low-carb + keto-friendly breading for this is pork rind panko. It is the perfect batter that gets so crispy and crunchy! You could use almond flour instead, but it just doesn't get as crispy—same cooking method for almond flour.
Spice: I’m personally not a big fan of spicy, but if you’re looking to add a bit of heat to this recipe, you can add a little cayenne pepper to the pork panko for dredging. 

Serving Tips

The crispy fish is the star of the show, but the sides are important, too! You must serve this fish and chips recipe with my homemade tartar sauce, keto french fries, and herby lemon coleslaw. Plus a few lemon wedges, of course! This delicious recipe will seriously blow your mind– the crispy coating, the best texture, absolutely perfect pieces of fish!
You'll feel like you're in a British pub in England but enjoying all the clean eating health benefits right in your kitchen!

Storage Tips

Store leftover fish and chips in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat in the air fryer or pan to crisp up. 

Nutrition

Calories: 213 | Total Carbs: 0.2g | Protein: 23.7g | Fat: 12.6g | Fiber: 0g | Net Carbs: 0g