Air Fryer Fish Tacos
These Air Fryer Fish Tacos are simple to make and so delicious. Juicy, yet crispy white fish is stuffed into tortillas then topped with a flavorful cilantro lime slaw. These are a Taco Tuesday favorite!
For more delicious Air Fryer Recipes, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Whole Chicken, Air Fryer Steak Bites, and Meatloaf in the Air Fryer.
Whenever we go out to dinner, especially somewhere new, I love to order fish tacos.
It’s one of my favorite meals and I love to try it out at different restaurants. Here where we live in Texas, we have plenty of delicious taco options and fish tacos are always my go-to.
On Taco nights at our house (sometimes on Tuesdays, sometimes not!) I like to switch it up from our usual Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos or Crockpot Beef Tacos with these simple and so flavorful Air Fryer Fish Tacos.
If you’ve never made fish in the air fryer before, you have to try it! The fish comes out nice and crispy, yet perfectly juicy and flaky.
We love to top our Air Fryer Fish Tacos with homemade cilantro lime slaw! It’s so good, and easy to make. I have a feeling you’re going to love these!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
- white fish (like cod or tilapia)
- limes
- olive oil
- salt + pepper
- cumin
- paprika
- coleslaw mix
- mayonnaise
- granulated white sugar
- garlic powder
- cilantro
- green onions
- tortillas (corn or flour)
How to Make Air Fryer Fish Tacos – Step by Step
Step 1: Prepare air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes and spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Season the fish
Add the fish to a clean work surface and drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over top. Sprinkle both sides of the the fish with the salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika, and rub it in.
Step 3: Air fry
Add the fish to the air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes or until cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork. Remove from the air fryer and cut into large pieces.
Step 4: Make the slaw
While the fish is cooking, make the coleslaw by whisking the mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Toss in the coleslaw mix, chopped cilantro, and green onions. Set aside.
Step 5: Assemble tacos and serve
To assemble your air fryer fish tacos, fill tortillas with the a few pieces of cooked fish, then top with as much of the slaw as you like. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Fish Tacos – Tips and Notes
- Preheat your air fryer. I like to preheat my air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food. This ensures that the proper temperature has been reached and that your air fryer fish tacos will cook up crispy and juicy.
- Thinner fish will cook faster. If your fillets are thicker, they may need more time to cook in the air fryer. Your fish will flake easily with a fork when it’s completely cooked.
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper when seasoning the fish. You could also use Jalapeno Mayo in the slaw to add some heat!
- Storing and reheating: Any leftover fish and cilantro lime slaw can be stored in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
What kind of fish works best for Air Fryer Fish Tacos?
Any white fish, such as cod, tilapia, pollock, haddock, or halibut work great when making fish tacos.
What to Serve with Fish Tacos
We serve our fish tacos with cilantro lime slaw on top, and that recipe is below. For side dish serving ideas, we love:
More Seafood Recipes You Should Try!
- Air Fryer Fish and Chips
- Shrimp Enchiladas
- Bruschetta Tilapia
- Mustard Roasted Fish
- Old Bay Shrimp Boil
- Mexican Tuna Cakes
- Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and rating below. I love to hear from you and always appreciate your feedback!
Recipe: Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 4-5 white fish fillets, boneless and skinless, (cod or tilapia is my preference)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- corn or flour tortillas, for serving
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon green onion, chopped
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes and spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the fish to a clean work surface and drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over top. Sprinkle both sides of the the fish with the salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika, and rub it in.
- Add the fish to the air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes or until cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork. Remove from the air fryer and cut into large pieces.
- While the fish is cooking, make the coleslaw by whisking the mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Toss in the coleslaw mix, chopped cilantro, and green onions. Set aside.
- To assemble your air fryer fish tacos, fill tortillas with the a few pieces of cooked fish, then top with as much of the slaw as you like. Enjoy!
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer. I like to preheat my air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food. This ensures that the proper temperature has been reached and that your air fryer fish tacos will cook up crispy and juicy.
- Thinner fish will cook faster. If your fillets are thicker, they may need more time to cook in the air fryer. Your fish will flake easily with a fork when it’s completely cooked.
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper when seasoning the fish.
- Storing and reheating: Any leftover fish and cilantro lime slaw can be stored in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This cod fish taco recipe was absolutely delicious! I had already made a coleslaw in the morning, your seasoning was spot on, I did add a little garlic powder but this is a keeper and I’m browsing through your recipes! Making your skinny chocolate cake tomorrow!
This sounds (and looks) AMAZING!! i have a new air fryer arriving soon, maybe this will be my first dish!!
These came out amazing! The perfect fast and healthy family dinner that everyone loved. Will be making these fish tacos again for sure!
This dish is so easy for any night of the week. The fish comes out of the air fryer super crispy and flaky on the inside.