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    Halibut Fish and Chips

    Published by Melissa on October 17, 2020 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 58 Comments

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    This easy Halibut Fish and Chips recipe makes perfectly crisp, flaky fish. It’s a great family-friendly meal to make any night of the week.  

    halibut fish and chips in a white tin with parchment paper

    We first tried fish and chips with halibut during a fishing trip to Alaska. The dish is lightly breaded with panko breadcrumbs and quickly fried for a golden crust over tender fish. On the side, don’t leave out the homemade “chips”, or thick-cut french fries. 

    I’ve always loved the fish and chips at Market Street Grill, my family’s favorite local seafood restaurant. And I realized that a lot of that had to do with their delicious tartar sauce. So be sure to make your own homemade tartar sauce for dipping the fish and chips. 

    Update: We’ve updated this post with tips to make fish and chips in an air fryer for a healthier twist on this classic recipe. Cheers!

    I came back from my trip to Alaska with 30 pounds of halibut! We had fun catching it, but it might have been even more fun when we got back to my brother’s house and he fried it up for us. My brother coats it in Panko Bread Crumbs, so the fish is extra crispy and delicious.

    Halibut fishing at Seward, Alaska

    Then when we got home from Alaska, I fried up another batch with some chips and served it with my favorite homemade tartar sauce from Market Street Grill. Sometimes I think I go to Market Street for the halibut just so I can eat the tartar sauce. (It’s pretty good as a dip for the fries too!)

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    How to Make Halibut Fish and Chips

    The most important thing about this easy fish and chips recipe is choosing fresh halibut. Look for fish that’s bright white, firm and has no smell. From there, this is a straightforward dinner recipe perfect for a mid-week treat. 

    cooking french fires in a pot of hot oil

    Making The Chips

    First, prepare the potatoes for your chips. One of the secrets to truly crispy fries is to soak the cut potatoes first. This not only keeps the potatoes from turning colors in the open air, it also helps rinse off some of the starch. By rinsing this away, the edges of your chips will turn crisp and golden as they cook. 

    Secondly, be sure that your oil reaches 325°F for the first fry and 375°F for the second fry. Any cooler, and the potatoes will absorb oil, rather than cook. You should hear sustained sizzling the whole time the potatoes are submerged in the oil. 

    Finally, double frying your chips is key. It ensures that the potato wedges are cooked all the way through and that they have a firm crust on the outside. The second fry will be hotter and faster than the first. 

    dredging halibut fillets in flour, eggs and panko breadcrumbs and frying in a skillet of oil

    Dredging & Frying Halibut 

    The next step in this recipe is, of course, the fish itself. Before you get cooking, dredge the halibut in seasoned flour, eggs and panko breadcrumbs. You only need a light coating to make super crispy, golden colored fried halibut. 

    Again, be sure the oil is hot enough (but not too hot!) before you start frying the fish. Carefully flip the fish halfway through cooking if the fillets are not fully submerged in the oil. Transfer each piece to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while you finish frying. 

    compontents of cooking halibut fish and chips

    How to Make Air Fryer Fish and Chips

    You can easily adapt this recipe to the air fryer. To do so, preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Bread the fish and spray each fillet lightly with vegetable oil. Bake in the preheated air fryer for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. The fish should reach an internal temperature of 145°F. 

    You can even make the chips in your air fryer too. Use my recipe for delicious Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer French Fries––I think you’ll love them!

    white tin with halibut fish and chips and lemon and tartar sauce

    More Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

    Here are some more of my most popular weeknight meals to try next:

    • Air Fryer Pizza Pockets is another fantastic use for your air fryer, this time to make cheesy mini pizzas. 
    • Thai Chicken Burritos is a slightly spicy, protein-packed and easy to transport dinner recipe. 
    • Thai-Style Pressure Cooker Fish from Pressure Cooking Today is another healthy and light way to cook fish at home. 
    • Crispy Baked Salmon from Taste and Tell Blog is another crispy and flavor-packed fish recipe to try. 
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    Halibut Fish and Chips

    Make crisp and light Halibut Fish and Chips for a family-friendly dinner with a golden panko breadcrumb crust.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Halibut Fish and Chips
    Servings: 4 -6 Servings
    Calories: 795kcal
    Author: Barbara Bakes LLC
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    Equipment

    • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
    • Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Pie Plate (9.5-Inch, 2-Pack)
    • Ninja Foodi 1400-Watt Multi Pressure Cooker, Steamer & Air Fryer w/TenderCrisp Technology Pressure & Crisping Lid, 6.5 quart, Black/Gray

    Ingredients

    CHIPS

    • 4 large baking potatoes
    • Canola oil for frying
    • Kosher salt

    FRIED HALIBUT

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 3 large eggs beaten
    • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
    • 3 pounds halibut cut into cubes
    • [Homemade Tartar Sauce] for serving

    Instructions

    • CHIPS
    • Peel and cut the potatoes into ¼ by ¼-inch thick fries. Place in a large bowl of cold water.
    • Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, straight-sided pan or deep fryer to 325ºF. Drain the fries in batches on paper towels.
    • Fry each batch for 3 to 4 minutes until pale blonde and remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
    • Just before serving, increase the heat of the oil to 375ºF and fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season with kosher salt.
    • FRIED HALIBUT
    • Preheat the oven to 200°F. 
    • Heat at least 2 inches of oil to 360ºF in a large skillet. 
    • In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Dredge each piece of halibut in flour, shake off excess, then dip in the eggs, and finally coat evenly with panko.
    • Fry the fish batches until golden brown on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
    • Serve with chips and homemade tartar sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 795kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 660mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g
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    1. Lynda

      June 29, 2011 at 1:56 pm

      How wonderful that you got to vacation in Alaska Barbara! What great memories you are going to have, and what great food too. The fish and chips is perfectly cooked and I can’t wait to try the tarter sauce.

      Reply
    2. Maria

      June 29, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Josh loves fish and chips. He will have to try making his own! Great recipe!

      Reply
    3. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

      June 29, 2011 at 7:02 am

      Wow! That’s a lot of fish! Love panko on anything. I bet hubs would love this and maybe could trick the girls into trying it too w/that yummy crunch.

      Reply
    4. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc

      June 29, 2011 at 6:16 am

      wow what a trip! This recipe is a keeper for sure!

      Reply
    5. bellini

      June 29, 2011 at 6:08 am

      Halibut would be my fish of choice. My dad, bless his heart, woiuld love this since fish and chips is all he ever orders on the menu.

      Reply
    6. Kitchen Belleicious

      June 29, 2011 at 5:48 am

      those fish look perfectly battered, perfectly fried, and perfect for my family. hands down one of my all time favorite meals

      Reply
    7. Julia @ Mélanger

      June 28, 2011 at 8:58 pm

      My husbane would give anything to come home with a load of fish like that. His dad fishes regularly and smokes any trout he catches. We got a parcel of it yesterday actually. But nothing like fresh fish, no? This looks wonderful!!!

      Reply
    8. Lauren from Lauren's Latest

      June 28, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      My husband is dying to go to Alaska! What a fun vacation! I can’t believe you came home with that much fish!

      Reply
    9. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels

      June 28, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      Your fish and chips look amazing! I love love love fish and chips. I wish I had this for dinner instead! 🙂

      Reply
    10. BethieofVA

      June 28, 2011 at 12:50 pm

      YUM!!! This looks sooo good. How in the world did you get it home? I went to Alaska in 1998 and had a BLAST!! We were in Wasilla and traveled from there. LOVED IT!!

      Reply
    11. Donna

      June 28, 2011 at 12:02 pm

      Ok, Barbara – when should I come over for dinner? Looks DElish!

      Reply
    12. cindy

      June 28, 2011 at 9:08 am

      Hubby spent a week in Alaska and had the best vacation ever! We also enjoyed the salmon and halibut. This looks like an awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    13. kim sisto robinson

      June 28, 2011 at 8:38 am

      ~Barbara,
      This looks “Out of this World!!!”
      Ohhh, My.

      Reply
    14. foodwanderings

      June 28, 2011 at 7:43 am

      Hi Barb, Wow had no clue you went to Alaska and you had your brother there. Nice! I have never been abd wish to go someday. How do you bring so many lbs back with you, I always worry the narc dogs will sniff the Indian spices I bring from Israel and mistaken them for drugs and I will end up in Jail:). BTW love fish and chips but never made it! Yum!

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      • Barbara

        June 28, 2011 at 10:17 am

        Actually they have the system down. As soon as you get off the boat they fillet it for you, then there’s a store that vacuum packs it right near the dock. They sell insulated fish boxes to ship it home after it’s frozen. We we got off the airplane I was amazed at just how many fish boxes there were mixed in with the luggage. You’ll have to make. Definitely yum!

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    15. Blond Duck

      June 28, 2011 at 6:03 am

      (Sniffling) I love halibut! LOVE it!

      Reply
    16. kristy

      June 28, 2011 at 5:37 am

      30 pounds of halibut!!! That takes weeks to finish them. ha… Good on you! I bet you had a great fun there. The pictures look fantastic. Thanks for sharing & hope you’re enjoying your day.
      Blessings, Kristy

      Reply
    17. Lisa

      June 28, 2011 at 5:01 am

      Oh..forgot to add..glad you had a wonderful vacay! I’ve always wanted to go to Alaska, and that halibut haul is just awesome!

      Reply
    18. Lisa

      June 28, 2011 at 4:59 am

      Be glad you didn’t do the baklava challenge, not even because of the phyllo, but because it’s impossible to stop eating. I’m expanding..sideways. Anyway, since I’m already expanding, why not deep fried fish and chips? With all the sweet, your savory basket of battered and fried halibut plus crispy fries is calling to me! It looks perfect! Bring on the malt vinegar! 🙂

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      • Barbara

        June 28, 2011 at 10:18 am

        I’m sure you’re right. I wouldn’t be able to stop eating it either.

        Reply
    19. Anna Johnston

      June 28, 2011 at 1:15 am

      How cool is the pic of the fish, looks awesome. And, What a brilliant bounty of loot you’ve come home with. Sauce sounds fabulous. So craving a plate of fish now. 🙂

      Reply
    20. Nachiketa

      June 27, 2011 at 11:16 pm

      I love fish!!! The fish & chips look super….
      So glad you enjoyed the trip :)))))

      Cheers,
      The Variable, Crazy Over Desserts – Nachiketa
      Catch me on facebook @ Crazy Over Desserts

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