Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a delectable and quick meal that will elevate your weeknight dinners. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy tender, crispy fish wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw. The air fryer ensures that the fish is perfectly cooked without excess oil, making these tacos a healthier option for the whole family. Whether you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday or simply looking for a vibrant meal, these tacos are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb tilapia or white fish (mahi mahi, cod)
- 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
- Extra lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the basket with oil.
- Mix spices in a bowl and coat the fish evenly on both sides. Brush with olive oil.
- Cook the fish in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
- While cooking, combine slaw mix ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with fish and slaw. Serve with extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg