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Crispy Tilapia Fish Tacos with Slaw

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican Pescatarian 🐟

Crispy Tilapia Fish Tacos with Slaw pair light, crackly fried tilapia with a tangy, Asian-leaning cabbage mix and a cool, punchy tartar sauce. Diet ginger ale in the batter keeps the crust airy and shatteringly crisp, while the slaw brings fresh crunch and brightness. Ideal for a fun weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

  • Prep35 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Crispy Tilapia Fish Tacos with Slaw
  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, onion, pickles, and lemon juice to make tartar sauce until well combined. Refrigerate until needed.

  2. 2

    Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. In a small bowl, mix garlic and ginger with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil; pour over the slaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate until needed.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat.

  4. 4

    While the oil heats, mix flour and baking powder in a bowl. Slowly add ginger ale and stir to combine. The batter should not be too thick; it should completely coat the fish but still drip off any excess.

  5. 5

    Pat the tilapia chunks dry and dredge them in the batter until fully coated.

  6. 6

    Test the oil by dropping in a few drops of batter; when the batter bubbles and floats, the oil is ready. Working in batches to avoid crowding, carefully lower some tilapia into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining tilapia.

  7. 7

    To serve, place the slaw on warm tortillas. Top with the tilapia and tartar sauce.

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