Description
These Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of perfectly seasoned air-fried fish and zesty cilantro lime slaw wrapped in a warm tortilla will have your taste buds singing!
Ingredients
For the Fish:
- 1 ½ lb tilapia or white fish (mahi mahi, cod, etc.)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2½ cups coleslaw mix
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
For Taco Assembly:
- tortillas
- extra lime juice
Instructions
- Prep the Fish: Mix the spices, salt, and pepper. Pat fish dry and coat with spice rub. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Make the Slaw: Combine all slaw ingredients in a bowl, adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Tacos: Place cooked fish in tortillas, top with slaw, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat fish in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes.
Notes
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the fish at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- Thicker fish fillets will require longer cooking times.
- Avoid flipping the fish in the air fryer to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 488mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 89mg
