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Air Fryer Tilapia Fish Tacos

Tilapia fish tacos air fryer - the image shows a plate of six tacos arranged in a circular pattern on a dark green plate. the tacos are made with a tortilla shell and are filled with grilled chicken, red onions, and cilantro. the chicken is golden brown and appears to be seasoned with herbs and spices. the plate is garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. the background is a textured black surface.

Crispy and flavorful air fryer tilapia fish tacos topped with fresh slaw and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 small corn tortillas
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the tilapia pieces dry with paper towels and place them in a medium bowl.
Drizzle olive oil over the tilapia and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the tilapia and toss again to evenly coat all pieces.
Place the seasoned tilapia pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish cooks, prepare the slaw by combining shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and set aside.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce to make the creamy sauce.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of cooked tilapia on each tortilla, top with a spoonful of slaw, and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy your air fryer tilapia fish tacos.