Description
Crispy Fish Tacos are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish featuring golden-fried white fish tucked into warm tortillas with slaw, creamy lime sauce, and fresh toppings. They’re perfect for taco night or any time you want a fun, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- For the fish:
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 3/4 cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- For serving:
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- Fresh lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings/sauce:
- 1/4 cup sour cream or crema
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Hot sauce or chipotle powder, to taste
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Pickled red onions
Instructions
- Cut fish into taco-sized strips and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and paprika or chili powder.
- Whisk in cold sparkling water to form a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip fish pieces into batter, let excess drip off, and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Transfer fried fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Warm tortillas and mix together crema, mayo, lime juice, and hot sauce for the sauce.
- Assemble tacos with crispy fish, slaw, sauce, and desired toppings like avocado, pickled onions, or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use an air fryer for a lighter version.
- Swap slaw for mango salsa or pineapple pico for tropical flavor.
- Use rice flour and corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Bake fish at 400°F for 12–15 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Add Cajun seasoning to the fish for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
