Air-Fryer Fish Tacos (Print)
Crispy fish fillets, zesty crema, and fresh slaw come together inside warm tortillas for a flavorful main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), cut into strips
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - Cooking spray or olive oil spray
→ Slaw
10 - 2 cups shredded cabbage (red and/or green)
11 - 1 small carrot, julienned or grated
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Crema
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
18 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
19 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
20 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
21 - Salt to taste
→ To Serve
22 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
# How to Cook:
01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Arrange flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and combine panko breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a third dish.
03 - Dredge each fish strip in flour, dip into beaten egg, and evenly coat with panko mixture.
04 - Lightly mist both sides of breaded fish strips with cooking spray. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
05 - Air fry the fish at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until fillets are golden and cooked through.
06 - While fish cooks, toss shredded cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl.
07 - Combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl, whisking until smooth.
08 - Layer slaw onto each warmed tortilla, top with crispy fish, drizzle with crema, and garnish with cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- Uses only pantry staples and fresh produce
- No deep frying or greasy cleanup
- Ready in barely half an hour which makes it easy for busy nights
- Layers of flavor and texture from slaw and crema keep things interesting
02 -
- High in protein and fiber for balanced nutrition
- Reheats well for leftovers or meal prep
- Adaptable for gluten-free or dairy-free needs
03 -
- Pat the fish dry thoroughly before breading for ultimate crisp
- Warm tortillas wrapped in a damp towel for flexible easy filling
- Do not crowd the air fryer basket or you will steam not crisp