Nitrate & Nitrite Free Almond Flour Fish and Chips
Classic fish and chips gets a smart makeover here, swapping the usual wheat-flour batter for a seasoned almond flour crust that bakes up beautifully golden and satisfyingly crisp. The cod fillets get dipped in an egg wash, pressed into the almond flour blend with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then roasted on a wire rack so heat circulates all around for that coveted crunch without a drop of frying oil. The chips are thick-cut russet wedges tossed in avocado oil and smoked paprika, roasted right alongside the fish until they're golden and tender inside with just enough crisp on the outside. What makes this dish such a natural fit for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites is the ingredient list itself — every component is a whole, unprocessed food with zero cured meats, deli-style additives, or packaged seasonings that commonly sneak in preservatives. No label-reading anxiety, no compromises on flavor. A squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh parsley at the end brighten the whole plate and make it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
For the chips
- 1 ½ lb russet potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the fish
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), patted dry
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet and lightly brush the rack with avocado oil.
- 2
Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. In a large bowl, toss the wedges with 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on one half of the prepared rack, cut-side down.
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