Description
Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw offer a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight dinner that’s ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (adjust for spiciness)
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- Olive oil for brushing and spraying
- 2½ cups coleslaw mix
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice for serving
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, cumin, sea salt, and cracked pepper to create the spice rub. Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
- Lay the fish flat in the air fryer basket and brush generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the fish and press gently. Spritz the fish lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Cook the fish for 8-10 minutes, until opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- While the fish cooks, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar (if using), sea salt, and cracked pepper in a medium bowl. Toss well and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the fish from the air fryer and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place the fish onto warmed tortillas, then top with cilantro lime slaw. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top.
- Store any leftover fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To reheat, place the fish back in the air fryer at 400°F for 2-4 minutes.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Adjust the level of spiciness with cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
- Feel free to use your preferred type of white fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
