Made in less than 15 minutes, this easy Air Fryer Fish Tacos recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender and juicy pieces of white fish wrapped in a tortilla and topped with all your favourite toppings, this air fried fish taco recipe is a healthy recipe that the whole family will love.
If you need a simple but delicious recipe to make on a busy weeknight, then you're going to want to make these air fryer fish tacos. This low-effort dinner is packed with flavour and it's always a crowd-pleaser as everyone can pick and choose their favourite toppings for their healthy air fryer tacos.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's quick and easy. It literally takes less than 15 minutes to put everything together. The fish cooks in the air fryer for around 10 minutes and as it air fries, I start warming up the tortillas as I prefer them warm.
- It's made with simple everyday ingredients that you more than likely already have on hand.
- You can use any white fish you have available! I'm using tilapia, but you can use sole, mahi mahi, cod, snapper, sea bass, flounder, and and halibut.
Ingredients You'll Need
- seasoning — the fish is seasoned with chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- tilapia — fresh or frozen, it's up to you. Just make sure the fillets are skinless and boneless.
- olive oil and oil spray — or a neutral oil of your choice.
- tortillas — use small corn or flour tortillas. It's up to you! You can even use shells if you prefer.
Topping Ideas:
- coleslaw or shredded cabbage
- sliced red onions
- guacamole or sliced avocado
- lime wedges
- crumbled cheese (ie cotija)
- crema or sour cream
How To Make This Recipe
- Combine the seasoning and set aside.
- Pat the fish dry and brush with some olive oil before generously coating the entire fish with the spice rub.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the seasoned fish in a single layer. Spray the top of the fish with some oil.
- Air fry the fish for 8 to 10 minutes at 400°F. Cook in two batches if all your fish doesn't fit into the air fryer basket.
- Roughly cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the taco shells in the air fryer or on a skillet and then add the pieces of fish and toppings to the tortillas.
Recipes Variations
- Add ½ to 1 tsp of cayenne powder to the spice mix for a hint of spiciness.
- Don't have an air fryer? Pan fry the fish on the stovetop instead.
- You can also bake at 400°F for around 15 minutes or until cooked through on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- If you do not have all the spices, you can swap for the same amount of taco seasoning instead.
Tips and Notes
- The pictured air fryer is a 3.5 qt Power XL.
- Thicker fish will take longer to air fry.
- Always try to pat the fish dry before seasoning. This helps the seasoning stick on better and helps the fish cook better. If the fish has moisture on the outside, it'll steam in the air fryer and might be a little soggy.
- To warm the tortilla, simply place it on top of a stove's burner and heat on low for a few seconds. You can also do this in a dry skillet if you do not have a gas stove.
- When I have extra time, I like to make a pineapple salsa or avocado corn salsa.
Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the fish. The internal temperature should be 145°F. If you do not have a meat thermometer, use a fork and see if the fish flakes easily.
Nope! There's no need to flip the fish. The holes in the air fryer basket will allow the hot air to cook the bottom of the fish evenly.
You can definitely use frozen tilapia to make the air fryer tilapia for the tacos! Frozen fish is more easily accessible and budget-friendly. It's also frozen almost immediately so it's just as fresh, if not more fresh, than the fish at the fish counter! I highly recommend thawing frozen fish before using it. This way the fish doesn't get overcooked.
Keep air fried fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
Recipe
Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
- 1½ pound tilapia, or any white fish
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- oil spray
- 6 to 8 small flour tortilla, or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Combine the seasoning and set aside.
- Pat the fish dry and brush with some olive oil before generously coating the entire fish with the spice rub.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the seasoned fish in a single layer. Spray the top of the fish with some oil.
- Air fry the fish for 8 to 10 minutes at 400°F. Cook in two batches if all your fish doesn't fit into the air fryer basket.
- Roughly cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the tortillas in the air fryer or on a skillet and then add the pieces of fish and toppings to the tortillas.
Notes
- store-bought coleslaw or shredded cabbage
- sliced red onions
- guacamole or sliced avocado
- lime wedges
- crumbled cheese (ie cotija)
- crema or sour cream
Nutrition
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Amy Liu Dong says
Wow! Another Air Fryer recipe to add to my collection. What I love about your recipe is that the ingredients are unique and the creativity you've done here is so great. From the finished product, it looks so delicious and yummy.