Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle Sauce 🌮🐟🌶️
These Crispy Fish Tacos are bursting with flavor, featuring crispy battered fish topped with a smoky chipotle sauce, all wrapped in a soft taco shell. With a creamy slaw and a touch of lime, this dish is the perfect combination of crispy, spicy, and refreshing. It’s a must-try for taco lovers! 🌮🔥🐟
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Crispy Fish 🐟
4 white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or haddock)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 🌶️ (optional for extra spice)
Salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cold sparkling water (for a light batter)
Vegetable oil, for frying
8 small corn tortillas
For the Chipotle Sauce 🌶️
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Slaw 🥬
2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tsp honey (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chipotle Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and honey.
Whisk together until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Slaw
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, cilantro, and lime juice.
Toss together and drizzle with a little honey if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
3️⃣ Prepare the Fish
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Gradually add the sparkling water and whisk until the batter is smooth and thick, but not too heavy.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat for frying. The oil should be about 350°F (175°C).
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, coating it evenly, then carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Once cooked, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4️⃣ Assemble the Tacos
Warm the tortillas: Lightly heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and soft.
Place the crispy fish fillets in the center of each tortilla.
Top with a spoonful of chipotle sauce and a generous amount of slaw.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve the Crispy Fish Tacos immediately with extra chipotle sauce and lime wedges on the side.
🔥 Pro Tips & Variations
✅ Add some crunch: Top with sliced radishes or pickled jalapeños for added texture and spice.
✅ Try grilled fish: For a lighter version, grill the fish fillets instead of frying them.
✅ Make it spicy: Add more chipotle peppers or a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick. 🌶️
✅ Vegetarian option: Swap the fish for crispy cauliflower or tofu for a plant-based taco option.
