Description
This Air Fryer Fish Tacos recipe features flaky tilapia seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner that combines crispy fish with zesty, creamy slaw wrapped in warm tortillas.
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:
- 2½ 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
Instructions
- Prepare the spice rub: Spray the air fryer basket with oil. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, cumin, sea salt, and cracked pepper until well combined.
- Season the fish: Pat the fish dry and place it in the air fryer basket. Brush the fish with olive oil. Generously cover the fish evenly with the spice rub, pressing gently to adhere. Spritz a little oil over the fish to help keep it moist and hold the spices.
- Cook the fish: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook the fish for 10 minutes or until it is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Avoid flipping the fish to prevent breaking.
- Make the cilantro lime slaw: While the fish cooks, combine cole slaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar (optional), sea salt, and cracked pepper. Toss well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the tacos: Remove the cooked fish from the air fryer and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place pieces onto tortillas and top with the cilantro lime slaw. Add an extra squeeze of lime juice over the tacos for added brightness.
- Store and reheat: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat, air fry the fish 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 15 minutes or until cooked through, using parchment paper for best results.
- Thicker fish fillets will require longer cooking times; aim for an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Do not flip the fish during air frying to prevent it from falling apart.
- You can line the air fryer basket with parchment paper if preferred to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
