The present invention relates to a coating composition, a potato product for optional finish- frying provided therewith and a method therefor. The composition comprises by weight, relative to the weight of the composition: - 30-60% modified starch comprising high-amylose starch; - 20-30% flour; - 5-20% dextrin; - 2-10% unmodified starch; and - 0.01-2% carbonate.