Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw deliver crackly cornmeal-coated cod wrapped in warm corn tortillas, balanced by a bright, tangy slaw kissed with lime and jalapeño heat. The contrast of crisp fish and cool, crunchy cabbage makes each bite lively and fresh—perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine cabbage slaw, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly combined and set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, and taco seasoning until well combined. Add cod and toss to coat evenly; discard any excess seasoning mixture. Place the coated cod in the prepared air fryer basket and mist lightly with cooking spray.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking until the fish is crispy and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 5
Place the cabbage slaw mixture into the air fryer basket.
- 6
Cook in the air fryer until the cabbage is caramelized, about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 7
Spoon the cabbage slaw evenly onto tortillas and top with the fish.
- Calories 699.75 kcal High 35%
- Protein 27.72 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 58.08 g 21%
- Total Fat 38.95 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 183.61 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.04 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 8.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 114.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 971.48 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 7.14 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.36 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Air Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 699.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coleslaw. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 699.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw healthy?
- Air-Fried Crunchy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 699.75 calories and 27.72 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 183.61 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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