Bring everyone to the table with this crispy fish dish.

Nothing can replaceFried Catfish, but these fish sticks come close.

These are also easy to make gluten-free, without losing any crunch.

Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks on serving tray with tartar sauce

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Try these withRemoulade, Comeback or Maui Mustard Saucefor a zingy variation.

Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Pat the fish dry with paper towels and place on a cutting board.

Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks ingredients

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Cut across the grain into 3/4-inch wide strips.

Because the filets vary in shape, some will be short, some long.

Dip in the crushed potato chips, covering the fish with chips and place on the prepared pan.

Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks chips in food processor

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If there are any bare spots, press on a few chip crumbs.

Place the fish pieces an inch apart on the prepared pan.

Make tartar sauce:

While the fish bakes, make tartar sauce.

Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks flour mixture in bowl

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Stir to mix well, then transfer to a small bowl for serving.

Tartar sauce can be refrigerated, tightly covered, for up to a week.

Serve fish sticks hot with tartar sauce.

Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks fish on cutting board

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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks

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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks fish sticks on pan before baking

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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks baked fish on pan

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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks tartar sauce ingredients in bowl

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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks tartar sauce in bowl with spoon

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