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corn tortilla tacos stuffed with air fryer fish, garlic lime crema, cabbage and cilantro.
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos

Air Fryer Fish Tacos are tender and juicy white fish with a crispy cornmeal breading. Wrapped in tortillas and topped with authentic Mexican taco toppings, including a delicious garlic lime crema sauce, these fish tacos will be the best you've ever had.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
2 people

Equipment

Ingredients

For Fish Tacos

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Egg large
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1/2 lb Cod or Mahi-Mahi cut into 1-inch x 1/2 inch chunks
  • 4 Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for serving

For Garlic Lime Crema

  • 1/4 cup Sour cream
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 dash Hot sauce

Instructions

Air Fryer Fish Tacos

  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, cumin, parsley, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  • In another shallow bowl, beat egg and water.
  • Dredge fish pieces in flour mixture.
  • Then in egg mixture.
  • Then through flour mixture a second time.
  • Place fish in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 F/204C for 8-10 minutes, carefully shaking once during cooking.
  • Warm up tortillas in a hot skillet or microwave.
  • Fill each tortilla with fish and top with slaw, onion, and crema. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

To Make Garlic Lime Crema

  • In a small bowl, mix sour cream, garlic, lime juice and salt.
  • Add hot sauce to taste
  • Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning can be used in place of the seasonings in the breading. 
  • Spray fish pieces lightly with oil for extra crisp.
  • Any type of firm white fish can be used in this recipe. 
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better!  When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal | Carbohydrates 62g | Protein 32g | Fat 11g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 3g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 146mg | Sodium 1607mg | Potassium 871mg | Fiber 7g | Sugar 4g | Vitamin A 901IU | Vitamin C 24mg | Calcium 149mg | Iron 4mg
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