Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a fantastic way to enjoy a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have light, flaky fish nestled in warm tortillas, complemented by a vibrant cilantro lime slaw that adds a refreshing crunch to each bite. This versatile recipe allows you to customize the fish and toppings to suit your taste, making it an exciting staple for your kitchen. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or treating yourself to a special dinner, these tacos will surely impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb tilapia or other white fish (like mahi mahi or 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
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice
Instructions
- Spray air fryer basket with oil.
- Mix spices in a bowl; rub onto pat-dried fish.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and cook fish for 8-10 minutes until flaky.
- While fish cooks, prepare slaw by mixing coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Cut cooked fish into pieces and assemble in tortillas topped with slaw and extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg