Description
Crispy air fryer fish tacos topped with a creamy cilantro lime slaw, buttery avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese for a fresh, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
1½ lbs (680 g) white fish fillets (cod, mahi-mahi, or haddock), cut into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 medium carrot, shredded
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
8 small corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves
Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Pat the fish dry and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Arrange the fish in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until flaky and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot, and cilantro.
6. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss with the vegetables.
7. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
8. Fill each tortilla with the cooked fish.
9. Top with cilantro lime slaw, avocado slices, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
10. Serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Cod, mahi-mahi, haddock, or halibut all work well for this recipe.
Cook the fish in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Fresh lime juice provides the brightest flavor.
Store leftover fish and slaw separately for the best texture.
Customize with mango salsa, pickled onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired