Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Air Fryer Fish Tacos with a fresh and zesty Cilantro Lime Slaw, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The fish is seasoned with a blend of spices and air fried to perfection, then topped with a creamy, tangy slaw for a perfect balance of flavors.
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
- Olive oil spray or brush for fish
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, more to taste
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
For Taco Assembly:
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare 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 thoroughly to combine.
- Season the Fish: Pat the fish dry and place it in the air fryer basket. Brush fish with olive oil, then generously cover it with the spice rub, pressing the seasoning gently into the fish. Spritz olive oil over the top to help seasonings stick and keep the fish moist.
- Cook Fish: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook the fish for 10 minutes or until opaque and easily flakes with a fork, and it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Avoid flipping the fish during cooking to prevent it from falling apart.
- Make Cilantro Lime Slaw: While the fish cooks, combine cole slaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar (if using), sea salt, and cracked pepper in a bowl. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste.
- Assemble Tacos: Remove the cooked fish from the air fryer and cut it into small pieces. Place the fish in warm tortillas, top with the cilantro lime slaw, and add an extra squeeze of lime juice for brightness.
- Store and Reheat: Store leftover fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat, air fry fish for 2-4 minutes until hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the fish at 400°F for 15 minutes on parchment paper until cooked through and flaky.
- Thicker fish fillets will take longer to cook; aim for an internal temperature of 145°F, adding a couple of extra minutes if needed.
- Do not flip the fish during air frying to avoid breakage. You can use parchment paper in the air fryer basket if preferred to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
