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Cinco de Mayo is almost upon us!
For me, that means tacos and cervezas.
Although, who am I kidding? I definitely do not need a holiday for those two things. But the holiday certainly does give a good excuse to consume them, doesn’t it?
So gather some friends and family, some ice cold beers, and get ready to make some tacos.
We’re changing things up a bit to make some plant-based tacos for this Cinco de Mayo. But don’t worry. These tacos are so delicious that I promise you won’t miss the meat.
And since it is a holiday and all, we’re not making them too healthy.
These Beer Battered Zucchini Tacos are composed ofĀ crisp, golden fried zucchini, a creamy avocado yogurt crema, and a spicy-and-tangy carrot-jalapeno slaw.
The zucchini take a bath in a light beer batter that comes together in seconds and creates a perfectly crisp and flavorful shell.
To complement my Cinco de Mayo festivities I chose two of my favorite beers: Corona Light and ModeloĀ Especial.
Both of these beers are certainly no stranger to my family. My dad pretty much only drinks Corona Light and my Honduran husband first introduced me to Modelo Especial quite a long time ago.
They also instantly remind me of one of my favorite places to go when I lived in San Diego. There was this Mexican seafood restaurant that was kind of a hidden gem; it was a small hole-in-the-wall but was extremely popular with the locals. We would grab a seat at the bar and order oyster tacos and aĀ Michelada made with Modelo Especial or a cold Corona with lime.
Both of these beers go incredibly well with your Cinco de Mayo spread. Corona Light is the perfect light and refreshing summerĀ drink. (And only 99 calories!)Ā The easy-drinking beer has a fruity, honey aroma that pairs nicely with a slice of citrus or with spicier food. Modelo Especial is also characterized by an orange blossom honey and herb aroma; the Pilsner-style beer has a lovely crisp finish that lends itself well to Mexican-inspired flavors.
You could use either Corona or Modelo in your beer batter. Both work really well.
Be sure to cut the zucchini into thick, even slices. I use a medium-large zucchini and cut it in half, then cut each half lengthwise and into thirds. They fry perfectly and cook through while maintaining their integrity.
Crema, usually made from sour cream and mayo, gets a twist here. An avocado is blended with Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice to form a creamy, cool, and addicting sauce. A really simple cilantro, carrot, and jalapeno slaw adds a bit of heat and some texture to these beer battered zucchini tacos.
Ā I hope that you’ve enjoyed this Beer Battered Zucchini Tacos post! Be sure to incorporate Corona and Modelo in your Cinco de Mayo festivities! How do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? What’s your favorite kind of taco? Let me know in the comments below! Cheers!

Beer Battered Zucchini Tacos with Avocado Yogurt Crema
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 tacos 1x
Description
Beer Battered Zucchini Tacos with creamy avocado yogurt crema and cilantro-jalapeno slaw is a fun and delicious plant-based addition to Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
For the Beer Battered Zucchini:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cold beer (I used Corona)
- 2 medium-large zucchini
For the Avocado Yogurt Crema:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Pepper
For the Carrot-Jalapeno Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 jalapeno, sliced (keep some seeds for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
To Assemble:
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
For the Crema:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use. *Can be made the day before.
For the Slaw:
- Combine the carrots, jalapeno, avocado oil, lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use, and toss in the cilantro right before use.
For the Zucchini:
- Heat a deep-sided pot over medium heat with 1 inch of oil until it reaches 350-375 degrees.
- In the meantime, prepare the batter. Whisk all of the dry ingredients together and pour in the beer last. Mix until combined and let rest 10 minutes. The batter should be the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
- Slice the zucchini into thick, even spears. Toss the zucchini into a bit of flour, and then coat in the beer batter. Fry the zucchini until evenly brown and golden on each side. Drain very well on paper towels.
- Warm the corn tortillas. Assemble the tacos with one or two zucchini spears (depending on size) topped the crema and slaw. Enjoy!
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My very, very, very picky daughter LOVES these… I’ve made them twice, tonight I used the air fryer. Really enjoy this very healthy and fresh recipe!
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Thank you, Sheena! So happy to hear your daughter loves these tacos, they’re one of my faves. š
Wow, this recipe looks good!
Avocado cream taste really good š
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The avocado yogurt crema is awesome. That would go great with almost anything. I think it would even be great as a dip. I am saving your recipe for the beer battered zucchini tacos and this delicious, must-make sauce!
woah. that beer-battered zucchini taco looks yummy. plus the beer. perfect snacks while watching Netflix. š
cha @ littlemisadvencha.com
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I live on tacos. These sound amazing. I will def have to try these. We have a friends night every Monday called Monday night dinner. I know we got crazy with the name. This sounds like a great time to try this. We do a new dish every week.
This beer-battered zucchini taco looked tasty and healthy!But i want to try it without Beer!I hope it will as tasty as yours.
You made such a delicious dip..! This avocado yogurt crema got me dipping almost everything I eat haha!
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My mouth is watering lol I need to try this out soon!
I do love tacos a lot but this is my first time to try a different version of it. I am so excited to try and taste this at home.
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The alcohol aside, I love this pair of tacos!
WOW!!!! You just totally turned that zucchini up a notch with beer batter. Love the idea and really can not wait to try this recipe out.
I am a little batter obsessed at the moment, I haven’t found a beer batter recipe yet that I enjoy so ill have to check this one out.
These beer battered zucchini tacos look delicious! Iām trying this one soon!
Cinco de mayo is a bit over for the year, but these still look yummy!
Now this is very different, but I love Zuchinni and Avocado so I suppose it is worth a show!
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THIS SOUNDS SOOOO GOOD! I already knew I’d love it when I just saw the title. I wish I had the guts to try and make this someday.
One of the most amazing things I’ve ever eaten. That crema is off the charts and it makes me want to just start talking like Guy Fieri and just say “flavor town” a million times! Seriously this was so delicious!
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