Oven Baked Fish and Chips

This gluten free fish and chips recipe features crispy panko-breaded fish and homemade french fries. It’s the light and healthy alternative to a classic that never skips on flavor or flaky white fish!

I’m a sucker for playing with ingredients to find alternative ways to eat my favorite foods. Putting a healthy spin on granola, mashed potatoes, and egg rolls? It’s my favorite!

Now I’ve done the same with this Oven Baked Fish and Chips recipe. I put a gluten free twist on the traditionally heavy, greasy beer battered fish and chips thanks to a crispy panko breading. The gluten free fish and chips bake together in the oven, leaving you with crispy and tender bites that pair perfectly with plenty of tartar sauce and ketchup!

Why this recipe works

• Crispy and tender. The gluten free panko-breaded fish comes out of the oven with a golden, crispy outside and tender and flaky inside.
• Baked, not fried. Baking fish and chips in the oven helps you avoid greasy fingers and heavy bites. It’s also less messy and beginner-friendly!
• Served with homemade chips. True to tradition, I served the gluten free baked fish with a generous helping of homemade baked french fries.

The best fish for fish and chips

There are three popular kinds of fish used in fish and chip recipes:

1. Cod
2. Haddock
3. Pollock

According to this article from Mashed, cod and haddock are the usual go-to’s because they’re both mildly flavored and not overly “fishy”. The filets are nice and thick, making them ideal for baking, frying, and grilling. Pollock is quickly catching up to these two, though, because of its soft texture and very mild flavor.

Looking for more delicious recipes using tender white fish? Check out my Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod and Low Carb Fish Tacos.

Ingredients needed

• Russet potatoes - I love making homemade fries from Russet potatoes because they contain very little moisture and crisp up nicely in the oven. If you don’t want to make french fries from potatoes, serve the baked fish with my healthy Yuca Fries or Carrot Fries instead.
• White fish - Fresh filets of cod, haddock, or pollock all work perfectly in this recipe. All three bake quickly, pair well with the seasoned breading, and have a mild, succulent flavor. You can use frozen fish if that’s what you already have at home but make sure it’s thawed completely and dried well before starting this recipe.
• Gluten free flour - Breading the fish in gluten free all purpose flour helps it crisp up even more.
• Gluten free panko breadcrumbs - Panko baked fish and chips have a light and airy crunch that is unmatched by any other breadcrumb! Still, if you can’t find gluten free panko, you can use regular gluten free breadcrumbs instead.
• Olive oil
• Eggs - To help the breading stick to the fish.
• Oregano - Dried oregano works well.
• Paprika - To season the gluten free breadcrumb mixture.
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon - It just wouldn’t be a fish and chips recipe if it wasn’t finished with a spritz of fresh lemon juice. You can substitute malt vinegar in its place to keep this recipe true to its British heritage.
• Fresh dill - You need this to season the fish before and after baking.

How to bake gluten free fish and chips in the oven

Step 1: Wash and cut the potatoes into thick french fries. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then lay them in an even layer on a baking sheet.

Step 2: Bake the fries in the oven until crisp.

Step 3: Meanwhile, add the gluten free flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with the oregano and paprika in three different bowls.

Step 4: Season each piece of fish with salt, pepper, and dill. Dredge the fish in the flour, the egg wash, and finally the panko mixture. Repeat this step until you run out of fish.

Step 5: Take the fries out of the oven and push them to the edges of the baking sheet to make room for the fish. Lay the breaded fish filets in the middle, then bake.

Step 6: Finish the baked fish with a spritz of fresh lemon juice and dill on top. Serve with the fries on the side and bowls of tartar sauce and ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!

Serving suggestions

For the true experience, wrap the baked fish and chips in newspaper and dress them with some malt vinegar. Otherwise, this recipe makes for a fantastic meal as-is or served with light side dishes, like coleslaw, honey roasted beetroot, or kale pomegranate salad.

Frequently asked questions

Want more gluten free recipes?

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• Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
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• Moroccan Lentil Soup