Baja Fish Tacos

4.67 from 3 votes

Baja Fish Tacos are made with with crispy beer battered cod and topped with pico de gallo and the perfect cilantro ranch dressing. Every bite of the fried fish is bursting with flavor but is still light and fresh enough for a perfect summer meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: baja fish tacos, fish tacos, tacos

Servings: Tacos

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound fresh cod
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounce beer (Or sprite)
oil for frying
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Cafe Rio Copycat Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Instructions

Prepare the cod by cutting them in one inch pieces about 3-4 inches long. Salt and pepper and set aside.
In a medium sized bowl add the flour, chili powder paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the beer and stir until combined.
Preheat a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, add oil until it is about 1/2 inch up the side. Heat until the thermometer reads 350 degrees.
Working in batches, dredge each piece of cod into the batter and add to the preheated oil. Fry until golden brown about 2-3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside on plate.
Assemble the tacos on a flour tortilla and top with fresh pico and cilantro ranch dressing.

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Notes

Originally posted on June 28, 2020

Updated on June 13, 2023

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