With Lent underway, there are sure to be plenty of local fish fries.

As delicious as fried fish is, it’s not exactly the healthiest.

Beth Czerwony is a registered dietitian for Cleveland Clinic. She says between the batter and oil, fried fish can pack a lot of calories and saturated fats per serving. That’s why picking baked or broiled fish is best, if possible.

However, if you still want that crispy texture at home, using an air fryer can give you the same crunch without those added oils.

You can also opt to make your own healthier tartar sauce by using a light mayonnaise or low-fat Greek yogurt.

Even if you’re not observing Lent, Czerwony notes the health benefits of eating fish.

“It’s low in fat. It’s low in cholesterol. It’s a really good protein source – and then especially if we’re looking at things like salmon and sardines, they have those omega-3 fatty acids,” she said. “So, if you think of more like the smellier, fishier fish, that’s where those omega-3s come from. We know there’s a direct correlation between omega-3s and decreasing inflammation in the body, which then, in turn, helps to decrease the chances of getting cardiovascular disease.”

If you’re not much of a seafood eater, Czerwony suggested trying something like cod or tilapia to start. You can also mix it into a gumbo if you’re not keen on eating fish by itself.