Description
Flaky air-fried fish seasoned with bold spices and topped with creamy cilantro lime slaw for fresh, flavorful tacos ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1½ lb tilapia or white fish (mahi mahi, cod, etc.)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw
- 2½ cups coleslaw mix
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
For Taco Assembly
- Tortillas
- Extra lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat fish dry and cut into strips.
- Combine all fish seasonings in a bowl.
- Rub seasoning evenly over fish.
- Arrange fish in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a bowl, mix coleslaw mix, mayo, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas.
- Fill tortillas with fish and top with slaw.
- Finish with extra lime juice and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Fresh lime juice gives the slaw the best flavor.
- Add avocado or hot sauce for extra richness and spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes