By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 4
466 cal · 60 min
Lightened-Up Fish and Chips
Recipe GLPR3e031b9e5fcaa2
This healthier take on the classic combines crispy baked cod fillets with roasted potato wedges. The fish gets a coating of seasoned bread crumbs and beaten egg whites for a golden crust, while the potatoes are lightly oiled and baked until tender. Perfect for a satisfying main course with all the comfort and none of the deep frying.
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Ingredients
3 medium baking potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large egg whites
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1½ pounds skinless cod fillets
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut potatoes into wedges, toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and ½ teaspoon salt, and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and tender.
While potatoes bake, combine flour, cayenne pepper, and remaining black pepper in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. In a third shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs with remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Working with one fillet at a time, coat lightly with flour mixture, then dip in egg white mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Place a separate baking sheet in the oven during the last 10 minutes of potato cooking. Once hot, remove sheet and carefully brush with the 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Place breaded cod fillets on the oiled sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake cod for 12–15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of a fillet and the coating is golden brown.
Remove both baking sheets from oven. Serve fish alongside the roasted potato wedges.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked at every major Charlotte chain, and the recipe is genuinely cheap—potatoes, eggs, flour, and cod fillets from Kroger or Harris Teeter cost under $12 total for four people. The stated 60 minutes is honest if you account for cutting potatoes and letting them sit before frying. This is a weeknight comfort dish that works well for families, reheats decently in a 350-degree oven, and avoids the greasiness of traditional fish and chips without fussiness, though you do need to monitor oil temperature to avoid soggy results.
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