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Air Fryer Blackened Fish Tacos

Feel free to use whatever salsa you prefer, or go without salsa and top with any of your other favorite toppings. For this salsa recipe, adjust the quantities to your liking (more or less onion, cilantro, lime, etc.)
If you like your fish with a crispy edge, it helps to preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes before cooking the fish.
For an even easier recipe, just season the fish with your favorite cajun seasoning.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 Tacos
Calories: 164kcal

Ingredients

For the Blacked Fish:

  • 2 white fish fillets (6 oz./170g each tilapia, cod, etc.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried herbs (oregano, thyme, marjoram, basil, parsley etc.)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) chipotle or cayenne , or to spice preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
  • oil spray , for coating (you can also just brush the oil on)

For the Tacos

  • 4-6 corn tortillas or flour tortillas (5-8" size for tacos)
  • Topping/Serving Options: shredded cabbage, salsa, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, lime wedges, etc.

For Salsa (optional):

  • 1 cup (150 g) diced tomato
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) diced onion
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) minced cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lime juice , or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced jalapeño or Serrano chili (optional)
  • salt , to taste

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Make salsa (optional) - Combine all salsa ingredients (tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, minced chilies, and salt). Mix well.
    Salsa in a glass bowl
  • For crispier fish (optional) - Preheat air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
    Touching screen to preheat air fryer
  • Make the blackened fish: In a bowl, mix together all the spices (1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried herbs, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) optional chipotle or cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt, and 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper).
    Blackened fish spices in a bowl
  • Liberally season all sides of fish with spice mix.
    raw fish fillet with spices
  • Liberally spray or brush with oil both sides of the seasoned fillets.
    Spraying oil on seasoned fish
  • Lay perforated parchment paper or perforated air fryer silicone mat inside basket/tray or spray the basket/tray with oil.
    Parchment paper in air fryer basket sprayed with oil
  • Lay the seasoned fish in the air fryer basket/tray, making sure they aren’t overlapping.
    Placing raw seasoned fish in air fryer basket
  • Air Fry at 400°F (205°C) for 8 minutes. Check the fish and continue to air fry for another 1-3 minutes or until cooked to your liking and fish flakes easily.
    blacked fish in air fryer
  • Make the tacos: Warm the tortillas in the air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for about 1 minute.
    tortillas in air fryer
  • Layer the air fried fish, salsa, and any of your favorite toppings on warmed tortillas and enjoy!
    Blackened fish tacos on board
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg