Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Delicious and crispy fish tacos paired with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 (more or less for spiciness)
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ 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 (corn or flour)
- Extra lime juice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the fish: Rinse and pat dry the fish filets. Combine the spices and rub them over the fish.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Air fry the fish for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and flaky.
- Prepare the cilantro lime slaw by mixing cole slaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, sugar, sea salt, and cracked pepper in a bowl.
- Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or in the oven.
- Assemble the tacos by placing fish in tortillas, topping with slaw, and squeezing fresh lime juice over.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings and enjoy with tortilla chips and salsa on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Fish Tacos, Air Fryer, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Mexican Cuisine, Summer Recipes