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It’s pub food Wednesday and things are gettin’ real good.
Especially since it’s already Wednesday! AND we are cooking with beer AND potato chips. I told you things were gettin’ GOOD!
I think the Irish would be proud. Or at least I hope so, cause umm I love this meal.
Remember yesterday when I said that I was having way too much fun with some Irish recipes? Yeah, well I was not kidding and this one right here is one of my favorites. Ok well, I really can’t pick a favorite cause I love them all, but it’s fish and chips!!
Who doesn’t love a good round of fish and chips? Crazy people…AKA my whole family, minus my dad and one of my older brothers.
I know that traditionally, fish and chips are all about some seriously delicious battered fish, fried to crisp perfection along with chips that are equally delicious and also perfectly fried. But I sort of did these a little differently. I can’t tell you the full on background because then I would be giving away this super secret family recipe… that I will some day share… just waiting for the very most perfect time… cause it’s that good.
So this was inspired by that secret recipe. Just think of it as a little teaser and, well believe it or not, a healthier version. Ah huh.
Instead of frying the fish, I crusted it in potato chips. Oh my gosh. I know. Salty, crunchy and downright delicious potato chips. Don’t you think that’s almost better than frying? I am kind of thinking so because it is crazy good. It’s also way easier which means major bonus points.
For the chips, I went with thicker cut, beer soaked oven fries. Yes, you read that right, beer soaked. Soaking the potatoes in beer ensures you will get a crispy outside and a soft inside. Most people will tell you to soak them for three-hours, but I was WAY too impatient and went with thirty minutes. It seemed to work great, cause those chips were gone in minutes.
Something about salty potatoes, man they are just so good. The Irish totally know what’s up. They may not have a ton of foods they are known for, but I’d say if there was only one to be known for, the potato is sure a good one. I honestly do not know one person who doesn’t love potatoes, including even gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan eaters alike.
And these days, I’d say that is an amazing accomplishment.
To go along side my fish and chips I made a quick spicy Remoulade with blue cheese swirl throughout. Don’t yell at me for putting cheese in Remoulade, I promise it’s kind of a genius idea. Just try it.
Oh, and I also made some minted peas, which apparently is the thing to do in Ireland, so I went with it, their pretty good.
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PS. You should probably serve these potato chip crusted fish and chips with some beer. Yeah, you know, to give yourself the true pub-style experience!
I’m not sure which I’m more obsessed with, the beer-soaked chips, or the potato chip crusted fish. Guess I’ll have to make them both and find out. 😉
haha! Thank you so much! 🙂
These look fantastic! I love that they’re baked and not fried!
Thanks Sarah!!
Looks INCREDIBLE! I love the potato chip idea, so much easier than frying! And I have never tried beer soaked fries. I think that is a must try soon. What did you think of the minted peas? When I was in England I was all about the fish and chips but I would skip the peas every time. I just couldn’t bring myself to try them haha
Thanks so much, Chelsea!! The peas are good, I am not crazy in love with the mint, but I did enjoy them!! 🙂
This makes me think of vacation with my family in Rhode Island! One of our family friends would always make us fish and chips and guess what….soak the fries in beer!!! So, you’re right on! 🙂 This looks great! Cheers!!
Thank you so much, Erin! Happy the meal brings back memories!
These look so darn good! Fish and chips might be my favorite meal ever.
Thanks so much, Carrie! Hope all is well!
Whoa, potato chip crusted fish?! Yes please! I love that these are baked instead of fried (I realize, of course, that potato chips are fried), because I’m still deathly afraid of deep frying things myself. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Haha! Thank you so much!!
You amaze me … what a talent you have! I look forward to your emails each morning and can’t wait to try these! I LOVE fish and chips and have a feeling this will become a favorite in our home.
Awe! Wow! Thank you so much!! I am beyond thrilled you are enjoying my post, THANKS!
Love mint and peas-perfect addition!
Thank you so much, Allyson!!
These are pure perfection! Those crunchy potatoes, those sticks. And the sauces? I can’t even!
Thank you so much! Hope you are having a great week!!
Oh my goodness, yum. This looks delicious! I haven’t had fish and chips in FOREVER. I need to find a fish fry. Or just make this amazing looking recipe.
Thanks Jenna! Hope you are having great week!! 🙂
Fish and chips is one of my all time favorite meals! I will be making this for sure Tieghan! Great Friday night meal right here!
Thank you!! Hope you love it, Kathy!!
You are totally going to judge me authority on food blogging after this…but I have NEVER had fish and chips. Growing up on the west coast, this is appalling.
BUT I need to start here. I mean POTATO CHIP CRUST? Does it get better?
No. It does not. Pinned!
Haha, I honestly have truly never had REAL fish and chips, so no judging! 🙂
Thanks so much, Taylor!!
This is such a great idea and you could use salt and vinegar chips to coat the fish which would be awesome with the chips…so trying this. I love that you added blue cheese to the sauce..I like cheese with fish and my Italian family says it breaks the rules…who needs rules for food??
Oh salt and vinegar chips would be awesome! Thanks!!
I miss fish and chips!! We used to live by the coast and have it ALL the time and now I can’t remember the last time we made it this way 🙁
Thanks for sharing!
Oh I bet living by the coast was amazing!! Thank you!
Looks so tasty! I made some halibut last night and my husband complained that he doesn’t like white fish. But i have a feeling if I roll it in potato chips and pan fry it he will not complain! I definitely want to try this out. I’m going to make your spicy sesame basil noodles today too 🙂
Thank you so much!! Hope you love those noodles!!