Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Air Fryer Fish Tacos is my twist on a classic dish that more commonly uses deep-fried fish. This delightful dish calls for a spicy seasoning for cod nuggets lightly coated in chickpea flour. It is a healthy alternative to fish coated with breadcrumbs and air-fried to golden perfection. Vibrant homemade salad, tomato salsa, crispy fish nuggets, and a tangy taco sauce are wrapped in warmed multigrain tortillas topped with cheese and avocado slices. It is a shareable and satisfying meal ideal for weekend gatherings!
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
For the fish marinade:
- 1 lb cod fillet bite-size
- 1½ tsp cayenne powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 4 clove garlic paste
For the taco sauce:
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1 onion small
- 3 tomato
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- 4 red chili
- ¼ tsp salt
For the tomato salsa:
- 2 tomato diced
- 1 small red onion chopped fine
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 4 sprig cilantro chopped
- ½ tsp salt
For the salad:
- 4 leaf lettuce chopped
- 6 baby carrot shredded
- 1 leaf red cabbage
For the Air Fryer Fish Tacos assembly:
- 6 tortilla multigrain
- a few cilantro
- 1 lime wedges
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup Mexican cheese optional
Instructions
How to marinate the cod fillets:
- Prepare the ingredients. Combine the ingredients for the marinade. Marinate the bite-size cod fillets for 10 minutes.
- Air fry the cod fillets (with a tablespoon of olive oil drizzled or sprayed) on a foil-lined baking tray at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the nuggets over halfway through cooking.
How to make the tomato salsa:
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Mix the ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.
How to make the taco sauce:
- Sauté the ingredients for the taco sauce in a pan with a tablespoon of avocado oil for 3-4 minutes. Cool the ingredients and grind them to a smooth consistency in a blender with 2 tablespoons of water or as needed for a sauce-like consistency.
How to make the salad:
- Mix the ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.
How to assemble the Air Fryer Fish Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas for a few seconds. Place some salad in the center and then the fish nuggets.
- Spoon some of the tomato salsa and drizzle some taco sauce on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a lime wedge.
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Notes
- I elected to use warm tortillas as a healthier alternative to the store-bought deep-fried hard taco shells. While the traditional Mexican tacos are open-faced sandwiches made from corn, I prefer to use multigrain tortillas because of the fiber content and the obvious heart-healthy benefits of mixed whole grains.
- Coleslaw is derived from the Dutch kool (cabbage) and sla (lettuce). While typically made with mayonnaise, any slaw consists of shredded vegetables dressed in a vinegar-based liquid. I sometimes use red cabbage and yogurt to make the cabbage slaw, but you can use anything from radishes to kohlrabi.
- While the taco pouch has many healthy vegetables, I like to use the salad as a palate cleanser.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 968mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg
