The Best Camping Fish Taco Recipe
The best camping fish tacos made with crispy battered white fish and bold flavor — this easy campsite meal will steal the show on any trip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup sparkling water
- 1 pound of white fish cut into 1 “strips
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 liters vegetable oil
- Propane deep fryer
Instructions
- Prepare the fish by cutting it into 1" strips, patting dry with paper towel, and dusting each side with salt.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees F using a deep fryer. We like to use this propane deep fryer because it can be used outside while camping.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the batter ingredients and allow it to rest for ten minutes. The sparkling water is what creates the light, fluffy texture of the coating.
- Dip the fish in the batter, coating it completely, and gently place it into the hot oil.
- Allow the fish to cook for about 2 minutes per side, rolling the fish halfway through cooking, so that both sides are a nice golden brown color. Each piece of fish will take about 5 minutes to cook and you will need to cook in batches, depending on how big your deep fryer is.
- Remove the fish from the fryer and place it on paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
Notes
- We used fresh-caught halibut, but any white fish will do nicely in this recipe.
- It’s important to cook the fish at a consistent temperature to get that perfectly cooked, golden crust with the batter. Be sure to use a cooking thermometer whenever possible.
- This recipe is not meant for an air fryer, as the batter will drip and stick to the surface before ever heating and cooking at the correct temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 6432kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 34gFat: 700gSaturated Fat: 53gPolyunsaturated Fat: 613gTrans Fat: 18gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 935mgFiber: 1g
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