Who says you need a full kitchen or fresh-caught fish to make killer tacos? With the AutoFry®, you can turn frozen, pre-cooked breaded fish filets into golden, crispy taco perfection in minutes. The best part? No hoods, no fuss, and a whole lot of flavor.
These tacos are crunchy, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy — a flavor party wrapped in a tortilla. Perfect for casual menus, special events, or just when your customers are craving something fresh and fun.
Ingredients (Makes 6 tacos)
- 6 frozen pre-cooked breaded fish filets
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced mango
- ¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Chipotle Lime Crema
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Fry the Fish
- Place frozen breaded fish filets in the AutoFry. Input a 4 minute cook time and AutoFry will take it from there. Keep warm under heat lamp until assembly.
- Make the Slaw
- In a bowl, toss shredded cabbage and carrots with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt. For extra flavor, add diced mango for sweetness and jalapeños for heat.
- Blend the Crema
- In a food processor or blender, combine sour cream, chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and zesty.
- Assemble the Tacos
- Layer each tortilla with slaw, top with a crispy fish filet, drizzle with chipotle lime crema, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
- Serve & Squeeze
- Finish with a fresh squeeze of lime and serve immediately.
Tickle the Tastebuds!
These tacos hit all the notes:
- Crispy + Crunchy: Golden fried fish and fresh slaw
- Zesty + Bright: Lime juice and cilantro
- Smoky + Spicy: Chipotle crema with a kick
- Sweet + Fresh: Optional mango for a tropical twist
Pair them with a side of tortilla chips (also easily fried in the AutoFry) for the ultimate fiesta!
✨ PRO TIP FOR OPERATORS: Using the AutoFry means you can menu these tacos without extra labor or ventilation — making fried fish tacos an easy win for bars, breweries, pizza shops, or entertainment venues looking to boost their menu with craveable handhelds.