Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Made in under 25 minutes, this air fried fish tacos recipe comes together effortlessly! Tender pieces of white fish coated in a crispy coating and air fried then served with a homemade coleslaw all wrapped in a tortilla, these homemade air fryer tacos are always a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 323kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- 1 lb white fish halibut or cod is best
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs I use panko
- cooking spray
- 8 corn tortillas
For the Coleslaw
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- salt to taste
- 1 cup cole slaw mix
Garnish:
- sliced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw by adding all of the slaw ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and mix to combine thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin and salt and pepper. Add the seasoning to the fish and cut into 1.5” length pieces.
- Prepare the dredging stations- in a shallow plate add the flour, in another add the eggs, and in the final add the breadcrumbs.
- One at a time, dip each fish piece into the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs into the fish to help it stick.
- Add the fish pieces into the air fryer basket on a single layer and cook at 390 F for 8 to 10 minutes, until each piece has turned golden.
- Assemble the tacos by placing some cooked fish into each tortilla and then spoon the slaw on top. Garnish with sliced avocado if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- The thickness of the fish will determine the cooking time. If you’re unsure if your fish is cooked through, use an instant-read thermometer ?. The fish should have an internal temperature of 145F.
- Make sure you do not overlap the fish pieces in the air fryer. The hot air needs to circulate and reach every part of the fish to crisp up.
- You can warm up the tortillas before assembling the tacos, so they are more pliable. You can warm them in a skillet or on a stovetop burner.
- If there is moisture on the fish, pat dry before coating with seasoning to help it stick better.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg