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Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe with Battered Cod Easy and Perfect

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These crispy air fryer fish tacos feature battered cod cooked to golden perfection, paired with a tangy homemade slaw and warm tortillas for a quick, delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cod fillets, cut into taco-sized strips (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup cold sparkling water or beer
  • Vegetable oil spray
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tbsp mayo (vegan mayo optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey or agave (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños, avocado slices, or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Slowly pour in the cold sparkling water or beer, whisking gently until the batter is smooth but slightly thick. Chill the batter in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage and carrot. In a small bowl, mix mayo, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with the cabbage mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  6. Working in batches, dip each cod strip into the batter, letting excess drip off, then place gently in the air fryer basket lined with parchment or sprayed with oil.
  7. Spray the battered fish lightly with oil spray. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy and fish flakes easily.
  8. Warm tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
  9. Assemble tacos by placing crispy cod on each tortilla, topping with slaw, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add jalapeños or avocado if desired.

Notes

Keep the batter cold for a crisper crust. Pat fish dry to help batter stick. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Spray fish lightly with oil for best crispiness. Flip halfway through cooking. Warm tortillas before assembling. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes. Prepare slaw a day ahead for best flavor.

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