Enjoy crispy, flavorful fish tacos topped with zesty chipotle ranch sauce and crunchy slaw, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a perfect taco night treat.
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Frying, Assembling
Cuisine:Mexican-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb White Fish Fillets (Cod or Tilapia)
½ cup All-Purpose Flour
¼ cup Cornstarch
½ teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
¾ cup Sparkling Water
Vegetable Oil: For frying
8 small Corn Tortillas
2 cups shredded Green Cabbage
1 medium Carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
¼ teaspoon Salt (for slaw)
½ cup Mayonnaise
2 minced Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Dried Dill
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Cilantro
½ teaspoon Lime Zest
Instructions
Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) or preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Combine Ingredients: Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk in sparkling water until smooth. Combine slaw ingredients (cabbage, carrot, lime juice, salt) and chill.
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Coat fish pieces in the batter. Carefully add to hot oil and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Dish: Warm tortillas in a dry pan. Spread a spoonful of chipotle ranch sauce, top with slaw, a few fish pieces, more sauce, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Cook to Perfection: Ensure fish is cooked through and slaw is crisp. Adjust heat as needed while frying.
Finishing Touches: Add lime zest and an extra drizzle of chipotle ranch just before serving.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while everything is hot and fresh. Offer lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
Warming tortillas improves their texture and pliability.
Make the sauce and slaw ahead of time to save effort on taco night.