Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fish Tacos served with a zesty cilantro lime slaw. This quick and easy recipe uses tender tilapia or your choice of white fish seasoned with a blend of spices and air fried to perfection, then topped with a refreshing slaw and lime for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fish:
- 1 ½ lb tilapia or white fish (mahi mahi, cod, etc.)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 ½ cups cole slaw mix
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
For Taco Assembly:
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice
- Olive oil spray or brush for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, cumin, sea salt, and cracked pepper thoroughly.
- Season the Fish: Pat the fish dry, lay it in the air fryer basket, brush with olive oil, then generously coat with the spice rub, pressing gently to adhere. Spritz with additional oil to keep moist.
- Air Fry the Fish: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook fish for 10 minutes until opaque and easily flakes with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F. Avoid flipping the fish while cooking to keep it intact.
- Make Cilantro Lime Slaw: While fish cooks, combine cole slaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar, sea salt, and cracked pepper in a bowl. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste.
- Assemble the Tacos: Once the fish is cooked, remove from air fryer, cut into small pieces, and place on tortillas. Top with cilantro lime slaw and add extra lime juice if desired.
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat fish in the air fryer at 400°F for 2-4 minutes until hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the fish at 400°F for about 15 minutes on parchment paper until cooked through and flaky.
- Thicker fish fillets may require additional cooking time. Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Do not flip the fish in the air fryer to prevent breaking apart; laying parchment paper in the basket can help with cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
