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Baja Fish Tacos – easy 10 minute air fryer recipe! Spicy seasoned cod, crunchy cabbage slaw topped with a creamy chipotle sauce wrapped in warm charred tortillas.

white plate with 3 baja fish tacos served with sliced lemon and lime

​This recipe comes out of 1) my love of a good fish taco and 2) my second love … the air fryer.

The seasoned fish cooks in 10 minutes, the sauce whips up in less making this the​ ultimate weeknight meal for the busiest of busy nights.

white plate with 3 baja fish tacos served with sliced lemon and lime

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

  • This is a great fish taco recipe that whips up in about 20 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Air fried fish is a healthier options to fried fish and uses very little oil.
  • There’s no heavy beer batter so the taste of the fish shines through.
  • Perfect for Taco Tuesday or anytime you want a quick, easy delicious meal. This is one the whole family will love.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER BAJA FISH TACOS?

  • 1  pound fresh cod
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 street taco size flour tortillas
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage slaw
  • extra lemon or lime wedges for serving

GRAB THESE INGREDIENTS FOR THECHIPOTLE FISH TACO SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 chipotle peppers minced + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or more to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • pinch of salt

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BAJA FISH TACOS:

Add the ingredients for the chipotle sauce to a small bowl. Stir to combine then refrigerate until ready to eat.

In a second small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, sea salt and black pepper.

Cut fish into 1″ thick pieces of cod about the length of your tortilla.

Pat pieces of fish dry with paper towels then brush both sides with oil.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

Generously season with spice mix and transfer to the preheated air fryer in a single layer.

Air fry 6-8 minutes or until cooked through to an internal temp of 145 degrees and light golden brown.

LET’S ASSEMBLE THESE AIR FRYER FISH TACOS:

I like to char my tortillas over a low flame on the stovetop. You can also do this in a skillet or simply warm in the microwave.

Spread chipotle sauce down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with slaw then lay a piece of fish on top.

Serve right away with an extra lemon or lime wedge.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER BAJA FISH TACOS:

VIP TIPS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS:

  • Warm corn tortillas instead of flour.
  • All green cabbage or all red cabbage instead of mixed.
  • Sliced red onion
  • Fresh squeezed lemon juice.
  • A dollop of sour cream.
  • Mahi mahi, tilapia – even shrimp! can be used instead of cod.
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil instead of olive.

Enjoy!

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white plate with 3 baja fish tacos served with sliced lemon and lime

Baja Fish Tacos – easy AIR FRYER recipe!

10 minute air fried Baja Fish Tacos – spicy seasoned cod, crunchy cabbage slaw and a creamy chipotle sauce wrapped in warm charred tortillas.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3
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Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh cod
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 flour tortillas street taco size
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage slaw
  • lime or lemon wedges for serving
  • cooking spray

Fish Taco Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream OR greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 whole chipotle pepper minced + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Blend fish taco sauce in a small bowl. Transfer to the refrigerator until you're ready to eat.
  • Combine chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, sea salt and black pepper in another small bowl.
  • Cut fish into 1″ thick pieces of cod about the length of your tortilla.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Pat pieces of fish dry with paper towels then brush all sides with oil.
  • Generously season with spice mix and transfer to the preheated air fryer in a single layer then lightly spray the top of each piece of fish with cooking spray.
  • Air fry 6-8 minutes or until cooked through to an internal temp of 145 degrees. Cook time with vary with size of fish.
  • To assemble: (optional) lightly char tortillas over a low flame on the stovetop. You can also do this in a skillet or simply warm in the microwave.
  • Spread a dollop of chipotle sauce down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with slaw then lay fish on top. Serve right away with an extra lemon or lime wedge.
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