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Best Crispy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Best Crispy Baja Fish Tacos

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb White fish fillets Cod or halibut, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Cold lager beer
  • 1 qt Vegetable oil For frying
  • 8 count Small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese Monterey Jack or mild cheddar
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 count Lime Cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice together in a small bowl to create the creamy white sauce, then refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the cold lager beer into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
  • Pat the fish strips dry with paper towels to ensure the batter adheres properly.
  • Dip each piece of fish into the batter, letting the excess drip off, and carefully lower it into the hot oil.
  • Fry the fish in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes until deeply golden brown and crispy, then transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Assemble the tacos by layering the fried fish, shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded cheese, and chopped fresh parsley inside the tortillas.
  • Drizzle the tacos with the creamy white sauce and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.