Baja Fish Tacos

Ingredients

• •1 lb white fish fillets, cut into strips
• •1 cup flour
• •1 tsp baking powder
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1 cup cold beer (or sparkling water)
• •3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• •8 small corn tortillas
• •2 cups shredded cabbage
• •1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Mexican crema)
• •1 tbsp chipotle sauce
• •1 tbsp lime juice
• •2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• •Lime wedges, for serving

Steps

1. 1.Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently stir in the cold beer until just combined; let the batter sit for 15 minutes to thicken - the baking powder and cold beer are what make the crust puff up light and crisp.
2. 2.Pat the fish strips completely dry, then heat the oil to 350°F.
3. 3.Dip the fish in the batter and fry until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes; drain on paper towels.
4. 4.Mix the mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, and lime juice to make the crema.
5. 5.Warm the tortillas, ideally stacking two per taco in the classic Baja style.
6. 6.Fill with fish, cabbage, a drizzle of chipotle crema, and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.