{"id":7773,"date":"2025-09-05T07:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=7773"},"modified":"2025-09-05T08:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:07:20","slug":"crispy-fried-fish-tacos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/seafood-dinner\/crispy-fried-fish-tacos\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Fried Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A classic Baja dish of perfectly Crispy Fried Fish Tacos served with an assortment of toppings and finished with a vibrant, fresh Crema. These delicious Tacos are the perfect meal to enjoy with a few drinks and perhaps a side of Chips as you relax in the warm, Summer sun. You can pack so much flavor into these amazing Tacos through both the toppings you choose, as well as the Seasoning that can be added to the Batter. The textures of the crispy deep-fried Fish make every bite of these wonderful Tacos so enjoyable

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How to make Crispy Fried Fish Tacos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These wonderful Tacos are quite easy to make; they just require a bit of preparation before it\u2019s \u2018go-time\u2019 (once you begin to fry the Fish). You will need to prepare all the other toppings and ingredients before you begin to fry the fish. This way, when the fish gets cooked everything else is ready to go so you can serve it piping hot

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You can choose whatever toppings you like for your Crispy Fried Fish Tacos. For our recipe we\u2019ve opted for a traditional combination of flavors. A simple Pico de Gallo, which is a combination of finely diced Tomatoes and Red Onions that is finished with Lime Juice, Cilantro, and Salt makes for a beautiful hit of freshness to the richness of the fried Fish

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Our recipe for amazing homemade Crispy Fried Fish Tacos are so tasty and easy to make<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Along with the Pico de Gallo we add some Pineapple. I love the addition of sweet fruits to Fish Tacos. They not only complement the flavors of the Taco, but the sweetness brings a sense of Summer and the beach to the Fish Tacos. We lightly grilled our Pineapple before dicing it up to add a bit more sweetness and charred flavor to the Tacos

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Finally, a beautiful Avocado Crema is topped over the Tacos. This serves as the \u2018sauce\u2019 for the Tacos, giving them a luxurious flavor and texture. It\u2019s a simple combination of Sour Cream, Avocado, and Lime Juice and it tastes so good

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Other toppings you can use for your Fish Tacos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s loads of options for toppings. However, as difficult as it is, try to avoid overloading the Tortilla with a lot of different flavors and ingredients. The hero of the dish is the Fish, so we want to ensure it is still a prominent flavor on the palate

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Another popular choice is Red Cabbage Slaw. The crunch and freshness of the Cabbage works great in Tacos, and many people like the bitterness it adds which can help to balance out the sweetness of the Fried Fish

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Personally, I\u2019m not the biggest fan of adding bitter flavors to Crispy Fried Fish Tacos. I like amplifying the sweetness of the dish through summer fruits (you can also try Mangoes), and balancing everything out with a load of Lime Juice

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Our toppings consists of a wonderful Avocado Crema and a simple homemade Pico de Gallo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What is the best type of Fish for deep frying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any firm white fish works great for deep frying Fish Tacos. You want something that\u2019s going to hold together and keep its shape while being exposed to the high heat of the deep fryer. For our recipe we used Cod, which is a very common choice for Fried Fish and Fish and Chips

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Other good options are Sea Bass, Halibut, Monkfish, Tilapia, and Snapper. If you are unsure, simply ask your local Fishmonger what they recommend. Tell them you\u2019re looking to batter and deep fry some Fish and they\u2019ll guide you in the right direction

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Creating the Batter for frying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making a batter for Fried Fish is simple! It\u2019s a combination of Flour, seasoning, and either Beer or Soda \/ Mineral Water. The use of Beer or Soda Water is to help aerate and add lightness to the batter. The carbonation of the liquid is the key, so any Carbonated Water will work

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Beer Batter is a very traditional ingredient to use. So, if you can spare a beer then definitely consider using Beer instead of Soda Water. I\u2019d suggest a lighter pilsner style beer. Something that isn\u2019t too heavy that\u2019s going to weigh the Batter down too much

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Fish Tacos are traditionally from Baja California, so a good Mexican beer like a Corona or Modelo will work great. Otherwise, simply use Soda Water or Mineral Water. We used Mineral Water for our dish, and it turned out great

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The Batter is where you add all the seasoning to the Crispy Fried Fish Tacos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be shy on seasoning the Batter aggressively. You\u2019ll be surprised at just how much seasoning you\u2019ll need to get the best result. For our seasoning we use a combination of Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, and Garlic Powder

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We also add one of the most popular ingredients in Seafood cookery \u2013 Old Bay! This famous spice blend just works magically with Seafood, and Fish Tacos are no exception. Be heavy handed with the seasoning, to the point where the color of the batter will be almost orange in color. That\u2019s probably the best sign to tell you\u2019ve got a good amount of seasoning in the Batter!

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Frying the Fish and serving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, have all your toppings and ingredients ready before you fry the fish. I like to serve the other ingredients in their own bowls at the table. This helps with serving, but also makes it easier for everyone to make their own personalized Tacos

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Once you\u2019ve got everything ready, it\u2019s time to fry! You will want to use a heavy bottom saucepan or cast-iron pot for deep frying. Never fill the Oil any higher than halfway up the pot to avoid any risk of the Oil spilling over. Use a Neutral Oil with a high burn point such as Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil. Don\u2019t use Olive Oil

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Once your Oil is at a deep-frying temperature (between 320F \u2013 350F) it\u2019s time to cook the fish! Coat the Fish pieces well with the Batter and then immediately drop them (carefully) into the Oil. Don\u2019t overcrowd the pot as this will reduce the temperature of the Oil, resulting in a soggy Batter. You\u2019ll need to batch cook the Fish

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Fry until golden-brown (about 5 minutes but may vary depending on the size of the Fish pieces), and then remove carefully using a spider strainer. Set the Fish aside on an elevated wire rack to drain any excess Oil

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Season your Fried Fish immediately after it\u2019s been removed from the Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to do this, as the Salt will catch to the Batter while it\u2019s still hot. You can then repeat the cooking process for the remaining Fish. I like to give the Fried Fish about 7 \u2013 8 minutes maximum time out of the Oil before it\u2019s eaten, and no longer. This will ensure optimal crispiness

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Given you\u2019re batch cooking it may be wise to serve the cooked Fish as you\u2019re cooking the second batch. You\u2019ll enjoy the wonderful flavors of Crispy Fried Fish Tacos that are perfectly cooked at home

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