Best 3 Potato Chip Tilapia Recipes

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Welcome to the world of crispy and delicious potato chip tilapia! This unique and flavorful dish is a perfect blend of classic Southern comfort food and modern culinary innovation. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to discover the best recipe for potato chip tilapia, exploring different cooking techniques, ingredient variations, and serving suggestions. So, whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new favorite recipe, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful combination of crispy potato chips and tender tilapia fillets.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO CHIP TILAPIA



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A childish way to enjoy a fish dinner. While this resipe employs potato chips as the coating, anything else can be used (nuts, bread crumbs,

Provided by Cachulain

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 filets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tilapia fillets
2 whole eggs
2 cups flour
tap water
4 cups crushed potato chips
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Combine potato chips, parmesan cheese and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Scramble eggs.
  • Rinse tilapia under tap water for a few seconds.
  • Dust tilapia filets in flour (any flour will do).
  • Egg wash tilapia filets, making sure the egg wash sticks to the entire filet.
  • Heavily dust filets in potato chip mix.
  • Place filets in freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove filets from freezer to preheated oven of 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 97.4, Sodium 116.1, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12.3

CRUNCHY POTATO CHIP TILAPIA, SALT N VINEGAR



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Make and share this Crunchy Potato Chip Tilapia, Salt N Vinegar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     Tilapia

Time 18m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

milk (for dredging)
flour (for dredging)
1 (5 ounce) bag salt and vinegar potato chips
4 -5 tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a wide, flat dish. Spread the flour in the same kind of dish or waxed paper.
  • Pour the chips into a ziptop bag and seal. Crush them into small pieces (a rolling pin works well for this.
  • Coat the fish with milk, then flour, then potato chips. Arranged in a greased baking dish. Drizzle any leftover milk over the fish to help to coating cook onto the fish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 13 minutes until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 65, Protein 25.1

POTATO CHIP CRUSTED TILAPIA CASSEROLE



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Categories     Fish     Pepper     Tomato     Casserole/Gratin     Corn

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 slices bread
1 cup potato chips
Fresh dill
Cayenne pepper
3 tilapia fillets
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 chopped turkey sausage
1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 white onion
5 cloves garlic
1 bell pepper
Pinch of saffron
1 can diced tomatoes
Fresh cilantro
Fresh marjoram
1 fresh jalapeno
1 tbsp. butter
Juice and zest of lemon
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 can corn
1 cup frozen fava beans
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Pulse bread, potato chips, dill, and cayenne in food processor. Bread tilapia in mixture and refrigerate. Heat oil in deep pot for 1 minute. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Chop onion and garlic in food processor. Slice pepper in processor. Stir rice into pot. Add broth, onion, garlic, pepper, and saffron. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30 mins. Chop cilantro, marjoram, and jalapenos in processor. Stir tomatoes, cilantro, marjoram, and jalapenos into pot. Bring to a boil again and simmer 15 minutes. Heat butter in skillet with lemon juice and zest and mustard. Cook fish 5 minutes per side. Stir corn and fava beans into rice. Cook on low, covered, for 10 mins. Top with fish and black pepper.

Tips:

  • To ensure the tilapia is cooked evenly, use a thin fillet. If using a thicker fillet, consider butterflying it or cutting it into smaller pieces.
  • For a crispier crust, press the tilapia fillets firmly into the crushed potato chips before cooking.
  • If you don't have any potato chips on hand, you can use crushed crackers, pretzels, or even cornflakes as a coating.
  • Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
  • Serve the tilapia with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or lemon-butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Potato chip tilapia is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to please the whole family. It's a great way to use up leftover potato chips, and it's a healthier alternative to traditional fried fish. With its crispy coating and flaky flesh, potato chip tilapia is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

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