Americans call fish and chips just "fish and chips".
Fish and chips are sometimes also called fries or French fries in other contexts.
And in some regions, like the Northeast and Midwest, fish and chips are sometimes called a "fish fry".
The term "chips" in fish and chips is what refers to the thick cut fried potatoes and not the potato chips or "crisps".
Fish and chips is the widely used and understood term in the United States and America, for the classic battered fish with thick fries.
In places like the Northeast and Wisconsin, "fish fry" is commonly used to refer to fish and chips.
Fish and chips are often also served with various side dishes and sometimes even different from the traditional British style of fish and chips.
The reason why the name Chips in fish and chips is because the name chips stuck, because it's an imported British meal, and Americans use the British term for the potato component, "thick cut fries", within that specific dish's name.
Fish and chips is a hot dish that consists of battered and fried fish, and served with chips or fries.
Fish and chips is often considered the national dish of the United Kingdom, although fish and chips also actually originated in England in the 19th century.
The pairing of fish and chips has also long been considered a British Staple.
The most common type of fish that is used in fish and chips is white, flaky varieties of fish like haddock fish and cod fish.
Cod fish is the top choice of fish for fish and chips, as it has a mild flavor and firm texture.
And haddock fish for fish and chips offers a sweeter taste.
Other popular fish types for fish and chips is pollock fish, hake fish and even sometimes plaice fish or halibut fish, depending on regional availability for the fish.