Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a quick and delicious meal that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos feature tender, seasoned fish cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. The zesty cilantro lime slaw adds a refreshing crunch that everyone will love. This recipe is not only easy to make but also a healthier option, allowing you to enjoy satisfying fish tacos without the guilt. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delightful twist every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb tilapia or 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 c cole slaw mix
- 3 T mayonnaise
- 1 T lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- â…“ c chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ sea salt (more or less to taste)
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and preheat to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine spices and season fish after patting dry; brush with olive oil.
- Cook fish in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes until flaky and opaque.
- While fish cooks, mix slaw ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble tacos by cutting fish into pieces and topping with slaw.
- Serve with extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg