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Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner U.S.
Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
Ingredients
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 cups cabbage slaw mix
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
Instructions
1
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), ensuring it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking.
2
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with a thin layer of cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
3
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage slaw, diced jalapeño pepper, freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly distributed and set aside for later use.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and taco seasoning until you achieve a smooth and well-combined mixture. Add the cod fillets to this bowl and gently toss them until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. Discard any excess seasoning mixture that doesn't adhere to the fish.
5
Place the coated cod fillets in the prepared air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping. Lightly mist the fish with cooking spray to enhance browning and crisping.
6
Cook the cod in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes, then shake the basket to redistribute the fish. Continue cooking until the fish is crispy and flakes easily with a fork, adding an additional 5 minutes to the cooking time.
7
Remove the cooked cod from the air fryer basket to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing it to drain excess moisture.
8
In the same air fryer basket used for cooking the fish, combine the cabbage slaw mixture. Cook in the air fryer until the cabbage is caramelized and develops a rich, golden brown color, stirring halfway through the cooking process.
9
Spoon an even layer of cabbage slaw onto tortillas as a base, followed by the crispy fish fillets.