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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Avocado and Tangy Sauce

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These crispy Baja fish tacos feature a light, golden batter, fresh avocado, and a tangy sauce that balances perfectly for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut), cut into taco-sized strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water
  • Vegetable oil for frying (grapeseed or canola preferred)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage or iceberg lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry. Cut into roughly 3-inch strips and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly add cold sparkling water while whisking until smooth and slightly thick but pourable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and chill in fridge.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Dip each fish strip into batter, letting excess drip off. Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  7. Assemble tacos by spreading tangy sauce on tortillas, layering cabbage, crispy fish, avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep sparkling water ice-cold for a light, crispy batter. Do not overmix batter to avoid toughness. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best crispiness. Fry in small batches to prevent sogginess. Warm tortillas gently to keep them soft. Chill sauce before serving to meld flavors. For dairy-free, substitute mayo with plant-based alternative. For extra heat, add cayenne to batter or jalapeños to sauce.

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