Jalapeño Lime plant-based ‘chicken’ Tacos

Dinner
Beginner

Bright, fresh and full of zing — these Plant-Based Jalapeño Lime Tacos are a mix of crispy, zesty and sweet. Our tasty (and award winning) Southern Fried Strips bring the crunch and protein, while the caramelised pineapple, mango and a creamy citrus mayo create flavours that are tropical and comforting. From hosting a crowd to feeding the hangries on a Tuesday, these tacos are delish with minimal effort. The perfect quick dinner.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Tacos

1 box Fry’s Southern Fried Strips
4 flour or corn taco shells
Baby gem lettuce, shredded
2 spring onions, sliced
1 small pineapple, cut into wedges
½ cup chopped mango or papaya
Olive oil

Mayo Drizzle

½ cup mayo
Zest & juice of 1 lemon or lime
Salt & pepper

Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette (Optional)

3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Zest & juice of 1 lime
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp chopped pickled jalapeño

Method

Caramelised Fruit

Fry pineapple wedges in a splash of olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Let cool, then chop.

Mayo & Vinaigrette

Whisk together all mayo drizzle ingredients.
If using, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients for extra heat.

Taco Components

Air fry the Fry’s Southern Fried Strips according to pack instructions.
Warm taco shells in a dry pan.

To Assemble

Spread mayo onto each taco shell.
Add shredded lettuce.
Slice cooked strips into thinner pieces and add to tacos.
Top with pineapple, mango or papaya, and spring onions.
Finish with more mayo drizzle and vinaigrette (if using).

How do I make sure my plant-based tacos have enough protein?

You can easily boost the protein in plant-based tacos by using products like tofu, beans, lentils or convenient ready-to-cook plant-based protein like Fry’s Southern Fried Strips. Options like these work well because they cook quickly, add crunch, and are easy to use with all sorts of toppings and sauces.

How can I add creamy texture to vegan tacos without dairy?

Creating creaminess in vegan tacos is simple — blend or whisk ingredients like vegan mayo, lime juice, tahini, blended soaked cashews or yoghurt alternatives. Citrus zest, garlic and spices help build depth without dairy. In this recipe, a lemon or lime mayo drizzle adds creaminess and lifts the flavours of the crispy strips and caramelised fruit.