Published 6/7/2024 We LOVE easy air fryer recipes here at Fit Foodie Finds, and these crispy fish tacos are our new favorite obsession. It’s simple, delicious, and makes for the perfect taco dinner any day of the week. We’re Wisconsin gals and in Wisconsin, there is something called Friday Night Fish Fry. Let’s just say we’ve had our fair share of fried fish and know exactly what to look out for to make it perfectly flakey and not too breaded. And, if you’re from Wisconsin, we highly recommend you check out Max’s on the Lake in New Auburn, WI for seriously the best fish fry in the midwest! We used cod fish for this recipe. If you have ever encountered difficulties while preparing this particular fish, you won’t anymore! We’ve come up with the best way to bread this fish so that it’s crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside — no rubbery, soggy fish tacos here!
What’s in Our Air Fryer Fish Tacos?
Cod filet: you can use either fresh or frozen cod, but the fresher is always better! Plain bread crumbs: this gets the cod tasting nice and crispy. Old bay seasoning: a classic seasoning for fish. Feel free to use your favorite seafood seasoning. Coleslaw mix: we used a broccoli coleslaw mix, but any will do. Veggies: we added fennel bulb and white onion to the slaw mix for more flavor. Fresh dill: the ultimate herb for flavoring fish! Don’t skip it. Vinegar: rice vinegar and white wine vinegar are key ingredients for the slaw dressing. Lemon juice: lemon juice adds a touch of acidity to the slaw dressing. Dijon mustard: Dijon gives the dressing a creamy and spicy finish. Honey: adds just the right amount of sweetness to the dressing. Tatar sauce: nothing goes with fish tacos quite like Tatar sauce! Try our Greek Yogurt and Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce! Mini street corn taco tortillas: grab your favorite mini street taco tortillas.
Our #1 Secret for getting CRISPY Air Fryer Fish
We HIGHLY recommend double-dredging your fish before air frying. We found that by dredging your fish twice, the crust came out extra crispy and not much fell off while air frying. Now, if you like a fish less breaded, you can always opt for the single dredge, but just try the double first. We gave it a 10/10!
Tasty Toppings for Air Fryer Fish Tacos
One of the best things about this fish taco recipe is that you can customize it however you’d like with all sorts of tasty toppings. Here are some of our ideas to get the inspiration flowing:
Avocados Mango salsa Queso fresco Sriracha mayo Red onion Cilantro Pico de Gallo Sour cream Black olives Refried beans
Storage
Store your cooked fish, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and corn tortillas in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Easy Air Fryer Fish
To reheat
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until completely heated through. Be careful not to overcook your fish, as it’ll become rubbery in texture.
Serving Suggestions
Fish tacos pair nicely with all sorts of side dishes. If you’re looking for something indulgent, try our Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Easy Fried Rice, or Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. If you want to keep it light but flavorful, our Easy Bean Salad, Cauliflower Fried Rice, or One-Pan Cauliflower Nachos.
