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Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe Easy Guilt-Free Meal Idea

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These crispy air fryer fish tacos offer a light, crunchy, and flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare and guilt-free. Perfect for busy weeknights, they combine a crispy fish coating with a fresh, tangy slaw and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), skinless and boneless
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Coconut oil spray or avocado oil spray
  • 2 cups (about 150g) green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup (about 75g) red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • Avocado slices (optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Hot sauce or chipotle mayo for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over veggies and toss to coat. Refrigerate while preparing fish.
  2. Mix the dry coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  3. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl until smooth.
  4. Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut into strips about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  5. Dip each fish strip into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place coated strips on a plate.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray air fryer basket lightly with oil. Arrange fish strips in a single layer without overcrowding. Spray tops with oil.
  7. Cook fish for 6-7 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy and fish flakes easily with a fork (internal temp 145°F/63°C).
  8. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with fish strips, slaw, avocado slices if using, a squeeze of lime, and drizzle with hot sauce or chipotle mayo.

Notes

Pat fish dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Spray fish and air fryer basket lightly with oil to achieve golden crust without deep frying. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent soggy fish. Flip fish halfway through cooking for even browning. Slaw can be made ahead and tastes better after a few hours. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days if fish and slaw are stored separately. Reheat fish in air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to revive crispness.

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