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Air-Fryer Fish Tacos

Crispy, chili-spiced fish strips deliver a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender, flaky fish, balanced by cool avocado crema and bright, tangy cabbage slaw.

Air-Fryer Fish Tacos
Total
26 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
377
Protein
27g
Carbs
36g
Fat
15g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
341mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 5 tbsp lime juice (from 2 limes), divided
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large avocado
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/3 cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 lb skinless mahi-mahi fillets, cut into 2- to 3-inch strips
  • Avocado oil cooking spray
  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Instructions

  1. Toss cabbage, cilantro, scallion, 2 tablespoons lime juice and avocado oil together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Cut avocado in half lengthwise; using a spoon, scoop the pulp into the bowl of a mini food processor. Add sour cream, garlic, salt and the remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. (Alternatively, mash with a fork to reach desired consistency.) Set aside.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place egg white in a shallow dish; whisk until frothy. Combine breadcrumbs and chili powder in a separate shallow dish. Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Coat the fish with egg white, letting excess drip off; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  4. Working in batches if needed, arrange the fish in an even layer in the fryer basket; coat the fish well with cooking spray. Cook until crispy and golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip the fish; coat with cooking spray and cook until it's crispy and flakes easily, about 3 minutes. Flake the fish into bite-size pieces. Top each tortilla evenly with fish, avocado crema (about 1 tablespoon each), cabbage slaw (about 1/4 cup each) and tomato. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.