Description
These Air Fryer Cod Fish Tacos make for an easy dinner that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Enjoy crispy fish tacos loaded with fresh toppings and bold flavors, ideal for a family dinner. Try this air fryer cod recipe for a quick and tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod filets cut into strips about 2–3 filets
- 2 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1/4 cup cornmeal or whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 salt
- oil spray
- 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1–2 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 medium whole wheat flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- drizzle hot sauce optional
- extra fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Slice the cod filets into strips and place them in a glass dish to prepare.
- Brush each fish strip with lime juice and avocado oil, then set them aside to marinate.
- Combine cornmeal, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow bowl for coating.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and preheat it to 390 degrees F.
- Coat each fish strip thoroughly in the cornmeal mixture, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
- Lay 5 to 6 strips in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes without flipping to keep the breading intact.
- Prepare the slaw by mixing sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then fold in the cabbage and cilantro.
- Warm the tortillas on the stovetop and assemble tacos by layering crispy fish, cabbage slaw, cheese, extra cilantro, and optional hot sauce. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco
- Calories: 319kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 663mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g + 3g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 54mg