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This Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe is the perfect taco dinner! You will be in food heaven with these crispy fish tacos, full of flavor in every bite! This quick dinner is topped with an easy three ingredient cream sauce, to make this meal over the top!

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Crispy pieces of fish filling flour tortillas and topped with avocado, cabbage, and corjita cheese

If you love tacos, try these homemade air fryer taco shells, air fryer frozen mini tacos, air fryer chicken street tacos, or these air fryer shrimp tacos. 

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Taco recipes are so versatile and easy. So when making this easy dinner, it can easily be changed up using different types of white fish or toppings!

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You can also have a variety of flavors for this taco recipe, by using different toppings each time. Or, make this a low carb recipe by skipping the tortillas and just add to lettuce leaves instead. You’ll still get the taco experience, but leaving the tortilla carbs out of the recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Uncooked fish, tortilla shells, egg, flour, breadcrumbs and seasonings measured out on a white table.
  • white fish filets– (cod, tilapia, catfish, or mahi mahi) you can use fresh fish or thawed frozen
  • garlic powder
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • kosher salt
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • egg
  • 8 small flour tortillas-flour or corn tortillas

Cream Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Optional Taco Toppings

  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • cilantro garnish
  • sour cream
  • salsa
Crispy battered fish pieces in a flour tortilla topped with cabbage, avocado, cheese, and sauce.

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
To prepare the air fryer basket, lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray, then set aside.

STEP 2 
In a medium shallow bowl, add the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and panko breadcrumbs. Stir together until well combined 

Pieces of fish dipped in egg and rolled in breadcrumbs and then placed in the air fryer basket.

STEP 3
In another shallow bowl, whisk egg. Dip each piece of fish in the whisked egg, and then into the panko breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to coat both sides well. 

Bettered and coated fish in the air fryer basket before being cooked

STEP 4
Place filets in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F for 6-7 minutes. 

CREAM SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS:

While air frying fish, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Cover mayonnaise mixture and set aside until tacos are assembled.

Once the fish is done cooking, break or cut fish into desired bite-sized pieces. Place fish pieces in center of tortillas. Layer over fish with other favorite toppings.  Drizzle sauce over the tacos before serving.

Breaded fish in a flour tortilla topped with avocado, purple cabbage, and spicy sauce,

I make this recipe in my Cosori 6.8 quart air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.

EXPERT TIPS

  • I use fresh tilapia fillets for this simple recipe, but you can use frozen fish fillets as well. Add an additional 2-3 minutes to cooking process.
  • One of the easiest ways to have a variety of flavors for this taco recipe, is to try different toppings each time. 
  • Make this a low carb recipe by skipping the tortillas and just add to lettuce leaves instead. You’ll still get the taco experience, but leaving the tortilla carbs out of the recipe. 
  • You can find a coleslaw mix so it’s already shredded to save time. 
Hand holding filled flour tortilla with a bite taken showing crispy battered shrimp and avocado.

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VARIATIONS

You can use any of your favorite white fish for this fish taco recipe, such as halibut, haddock, mahi mahi, or tilapia. You can also change it up even more and use salmon.

Add your favorite spice mix, like black pepper, paprika, or old bay seasoning, or a homemade taco seasoning.

Break up these air fryer frozen crab cakes for your taco filling. This will be a fast and easy meal!

STORING AND REHEATING

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Store other taco toppings such as avocado slices in separate containers.

Are you new to air fryers? If you are, we have a great article about What is an Air Fryer. It talks about what you can make, how to use it, and more. 

FAQS

What else can I use besides the cream sauce?

You can top with your favorite salsa, Yum-yum sauce, or even a melted cheese sauce. It’s really your preference. 

Does it matter which type of fish I use?

Not at all. White fish are the traditional fish used, but you can use shrimp, crab meat, or salmon. 

MORE AIR FRYER FISH RECIPES

The air fryer cooks the fish quickly and evenly, making it easier than ever to whip up a delicious meal.

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Battered cooked fish pieces in a flour tortilla tipped with avocado, cabbage and cheese.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 3

Air Fryer Fish Tacos

By Becky
This Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe is the perfect taco dinner! You will be in food heaven with these crispy fish tacos, full of flavor in every bite!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Total: 21 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound fresh cod filets, cut in strips or pieces
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas

Spicy Cream Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup purple cabbage , shredded
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 bunch cilantro, garnish

Instructions 

  • To prepare the air fryer basket, lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray, then set aside.
  • In a shallow medium bowl, add the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and panko breadcrumbs. Stir together until well combined
  • In another shallow bowl, whisk egg. Dip each filet in the whisked egg, and then into the panko breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to coat both sides well.
  • Place filets in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Top Tips

I use thinner fish for this recipe. Add a few extra minutes to cooking time if using thicker fish filets.
To confirm doneness, use a fork to flake tilapia fish fillet to see if it easily flakes. To confirm proper temperature, use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness. It should be 130-135 degrees F.
I use fresh tilapia fillets for this simple recipe, but you can use frozen fish fillets as well. Add an additional 2-3 minutes to cooking process.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 985kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 59g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 187mg, Sodium: 2590mg, Potassium: 1304mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1234IU, Vitamin C: 41mg, Calcium: 471mg, Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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