Crispy Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw (Printable)
Golden fried fish in warm tortillas with zesty cabbage slaw and creamy toppings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Fish
01 - 1.1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia), cut into strips
02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Cabbage Slaw
10 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
11 - 1/2 cup finely shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 medium carrot, grated
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp lime juice
16 - 1 tsp honey
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Assembly
18 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
20 - Extra chopped cilantro, for garnish
21 - Sliced avocado (optional)
22 - Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
23 - Pickled red onions (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Prepare three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
03 - Dredge each fish strip in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then press into panko mixture to coat thoroughly. Place breaded fish on a plate.
04 - Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish strips in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
05 - Place a few pieces of crispy fish on each warm tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw and any desired optional toppings. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch of the panko against the cool slaw is absolutely addictive.
- It comes together faster than you can decide on a movie to watch.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop and the fish will get soggy.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels before breading to ensure the coating sticks.
03 -
- If you want to save calories an air fryer works surprisingly well for the fish.
- Toast the tortillas directly over a gas flame for those authentic char spots.