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Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Delicious air fryer fish tacos topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Fish

  • 1.5 lb tilapia or white fish (mahi mahi, cod, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne (more or less for spiciness)
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked pepper

For the Cilantro Lime Slaw

  • 2.5 c cole slaw mix
  • 3 T mayonnaise
  • 1 T lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.33 c chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon cracked pepper

For Taco Assembly

  • tortillas
  • extra lime juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil. In a small bowl, mix the spices, salt and pepper well to combine.
  • Pat fish dry and then lay it in the air fryer basket. Brush with olive oil. Generously cover the fish with the spice rub and gently press it into the fish. Spritz over top of the fish with oil to help it all hold to the fish and stay moist.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Heat the fish for about 8-10 minutes or until opaque and easily flakes. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
  • While the fish cooks, toss together the ingredients for the cilantro lime slaw. Adjust the salt to taste or add more lime juice as desired.
  • When fish is cooked, remove from the air fryer basket. Cut into small pieces and add to tortillas and top with slaw. Add an extra squeeze of lime. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • To reheat, air fry the fish for about 2-4 minutes until hot.

Notes

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the fish for these tacos at 400°F for about 15 minutes or until cooked through and flaky. For best results, bake on parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 636mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air Fryer, cilantro lime slaw, fish tacos, healthy recipes, Quick Meals
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