Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe
Description
White fish is cut into strips and coated first by tossing in a mixture of mayonnaise and lemon juice, which acts as a binder to help a dry coating of cornmeal, flour, and seasonings adhere. This coating includes Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for flavor. The coated fish cooks in a single layer in the air fryer at 400°F, becoming crispy outside while remaining flaky inside.
A lime crema made of Mexican crema or sour cream with lime juice, zest, crushed garlic, and salt offers a cool, tangy sauce. The accompanying slaw mixes coleslaw blend, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt, adding crunch and brightness. The tacos are built on toasted corn tortillas and topped with sliced avocado and optional cilantro.
Preparation tips include making the lime crema and slaw ahead of time and appropriate storage guidelines for components. The recipe encourages using firm white fish like cod or halibut and suggests reheating fish in the air fryer to preserve crispness.
Ingredients
Air Fryer Fish:
- 1 ½ lbs. white fish cut into strips
- ½ cup cornmeal medium grind
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1-to-1
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning or Old Bay
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Lime Crema:
- 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream*
- 1 lime juice
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- ¼ tsp. salt
Slaw:
- 14 oz. coleslaw mix bag
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped, optional
- 1 lime juice
- ½ tsp. salt
Tacos and Toppings:
- 10 corn tortillas toasted
- avocado
- cilantro optional
Instructions
- Coat the Fish: Cut fish filets into smaller 1-inch wide by 3-inch long strips. Mix together cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized shallow bowl. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk until combined. Place fish strips into the mayonnaise mixture and toss until completely covered. Dip each strip into the cornmeal mixture and coat all sides.
- Air Fry the Fish: Place the coated fish into a 6-quart Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Spray them lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.* Flip over halfway through cooking.
- Make the Lime Crema: Whisk together ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until well combined.
- Make the Slaw: Toss ingredients together in a large bowl until mixed.
- Build the Tacos: Toast tortillas over an open gas flame for a minute to warm them up, or pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds. Serve fish tacos with slaw, sliced avocados, lime crema, and additional cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm, flaky white fish such as cod, sole, or halibut for best texture.
- The recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting vegan sour cream in the lime crema.
- Prepare lime crema a few days in advance and slaw a couple of hours before serving for convenience.
- Store fish, slaw, and crema separately in the refrigerator; fish keeps 3-4 days, crema up to a week, and slaw 3-4 days though it may lose crispness.
- Freeze fried fish in a single layer for 3-4 hours before bagging, storing up to 3-4 months; reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Mayonnaise acts as a binder to keep the coating attached to the fish strips during cooking.
- Serve tacos with a wedge of fresh lime to add zest when eating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 927IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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