Fish Tacos Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- Salt to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
- Mix all dry spices together in a small bowl. Brush fish lightly with olive oil and press the seasoning mix onto both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Place fish fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish flakes easily and edges are golden.
- While the fish cooks, toss shredded cabbage with lime juice, mayonnaise or sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Warm tortillas on a gas burner for 20 seconds per side or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Break the cooked fish into chunks and assemble tacos with slaw, avocado slices, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Notes
Always dry your fish fillets with a paper towel before seasoning – surface moisture is the main reason fish comes out soft instead of crispy in the air fryer.