Description
Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are the perfect solution for a quick yet satisfying weeknight dinner. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy crispy, flavorful fish paired with a zesty slaw that elevates every bite. This recipe offers versatility, allowing you to choose your favorite white fish—like tilapia or mahi-mahi—and customize toppings to your liking. The air fryer ensures a delightful crunch without the excessive oil found in traditional frying methods, making these tacos a healthier alternative. Serve them at casual gatherings or family dinners for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb tilapia or other white fish (mahi-mahi, cod)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (more or less for spiciness)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- 2½ cups cole slaw mix
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and spray the basket with oil.
- Prepare spice mix and season the fish thoroughly after patting it dry.
- Cook fish in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes until flaky.
- While cooking, mix all slaw ingredients in a bowl.
- Once cooked, assemble tacos by placing fish in tortillas and topping with slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg