Description
These Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw offer a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight dinner that’s ready in about 15 minutes. Featuring tender, spicy air-fried white fish and a refreshing, tangy slaw, these tacos are easy to prepare and sure to delight the whole family.
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, thoroughly 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 to ensure the rub adheres well.
- Lay the fish flat in the air fryer basket and brush generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the prepared spice rub evenly over the fish, pressing gently so it sticks. Spritz the fish lightly with olive oil to keep it moist and enhance flavor.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Cook the fish for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- While the fish cooks, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar (if using), sea salt, and cracked pepper in a medium bowl. Toss well to coat and adjust seasoning and lime juice to suit your taste.
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place the fish onto warmed tortillas, then top with a generous amount of cilantro lime slaw. Finish with an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice for brightness.
- 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 until heated through.
Notes
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Can substitute white fish with your choice of fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg