Barbecue Chip-Crusted Fish
Barbecue Chip-Crusted Fish is a modern American comfort food where tender fish fillets are coated in crushed barbecue-flavored potato chips before baking or pan-frying. The dish typically uses a mild white fish like cod or tilapia, bound with mayonnaise or mustard, and topped with the crunchy, smoky-sweet chips. It's a popular home-cooking and casual restaurant creation, celebrated for its simplicity and bold flavor.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the fish and fat from the chips and any binding agents, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the potato chip coating. A single serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids (depending on the fish) and minerals like selenium, with a rough calorie estimate between 350-500 calories per fillet, largely influenced by the type and amount of chips used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.4 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a playful example of 'semi-homemade' cooking, transforming a snack food into a main course crust. Nutritionally, it creates an interesting contrast by pairing lean, nutrient-dense protein with a processed, high-sodium topping, making it a fun but occasional treat rather than an everyday health food.
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