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Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe With Creamy Chipotle Mayo Easy and Perfect

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These crispy air fryer fish tacos feature perfectly crisp fish with a smoky, creamy chipotle mayo and fresh toppings. Quick and easy to make, they are a flavorful and fuss-free meal perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16 g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Olive oil spray or cooking spray
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8–10 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage (70 g)
  • A handful of fresh cilantro leaves
  • Thinly sliced radishes (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry and cut into taco-sized strips about 3 inches long.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, lightly whisk the egg until smooth.
  4. Dip each fish strip into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Set coated strips on a plate.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and run empty for 3 minutes.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place fish strips in a single layer without overlapping and spray tops lightly with oil.
  7. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy and fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. While the fish cooks, mix mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Adjust heat to taste.
  9. Toss shredded cabbage and cilantro together. Slice radishes if using. Warm tortillas briefly on a skillet or in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
  10. Spread chipotle mayo on each tortilla, add 2-3 fish strips, top with cabbage mixture and radish slices, then squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.

Notes

[‘Pat fish dry to ensure crispiness.’, ‘Use cornstarch with flour for extra crispiness.’, ‘Lightly spray fish with oil before air frying to get golden crust.’, ‘Cook fish in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.’, ‘Flip fish halfway through cooking for even crisping.’, ‘Check internal temperature to ensure fish is cooked to 145°F (63°C).’, ‘Chipotle mayo tastes better after resting a few hours in the fridge.’, ‘Reheat leftover fish in air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.’, ‘Substitute gluten-free flour or almond flour to make recipe gluten-free.’, ‘Mayonnaise can be swapped with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for lighter or dairy-free options.’]

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