Crazy-Good Baja Fish Tacos (with Fish Taco Sauce and Slaw) Recipe + VIDEO

Step 1

For the Fish Taco Slaw: Set out a large mixing bowl. Chop all the produce and add to the bowl. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and honey. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Then toss well to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Chill until ready to serve.

Step 2

For the Fish Taco Sauce: Set out a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped chipotle pepper. Mix well. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Chill.

Step 3

For the Baja Fried Fish: Set a large saucepot on the stovetop. Attach a cooking thermometer to the side of the pot, then add in the fry oil.

Step 4

Set out a large baking sheet covered with paper towels. Cut the fish fillet’s into 1 x 2 inch strips. Lay the fish strips on the paper towels to dry.

Step 5

Turn the stove on medium heat and bring the fry oil to 360 to 370° Set out another baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain the fried fish strips.

Step 6

In a medium size mixing bowl, add the flour, corn starch, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine. Then whisk in the beer to form a light frothy batter. (The batter will thicken as it rests, so you may want to add another splash of beer in it right before frying.)

Step 7

Once the oil is that the right temperature, dunk a fish strip in the batter. You should have a thin, but solid, coating of batter on each strip. If the batter seems too thick, add another 2 to 4 tablespoons of beer.

Step 8

Gently lower each fish strip into the hot fry oil. Batter and fry 10 - 15 fish strips at a time. Stir with a skimmer to flip the fish strips over and cook for 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

Step 9

Carefully move the fried fish to the prepared pan. Repeat in two or three more batches.

Step 10

When ready to serve, place to fish strips on each tortilla. Top with fresh slaw and a dollop (or a drizzle) of chipotle mayonnaise.