Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Enjoy a burst of coastal flavor with these Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw, ready in just 15 minutes! This quick and healthy recipe combines tender, crispy fish with a zesty cilantro lime slaw for a delightful crunch. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos are versatile and can be customized with your favorite toppings. The air fryer ensures that the fish stays moist while achieving a satisfying crispiness without excess oil. Serve these delectable tacos for a weeknight dinner that’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb tilapia (or white fish like cod or mahi mahi)
- 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
- ⅓ c chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- Tortillas for serving
- Extra lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with oil.
- Mix all spices together in a bowl. Pat fish dry and brush lightly with olive oil; coat generously with spice rub.
- Cook fish in the air fryer for about 8–10 minutes until flaky (145°F internal temperature).
- While cooking, prepare the cilantro lime slaw by mixing all slaw ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Once cooked, cut fish into small pieces and assemble tacos by placing fish in tortillas topped with slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg