These Air Fryer Blackened Fish Tacos are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional fish tacos. The fish is seasoned with a flavorful blackened seasoning blend and cooked in an air fryer to create a crispy exterior. Serve the fish in tortillas with your favorite toppings for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the blackened seasoning all over the fish fillets.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the fish fillets and gently rub to coat.
- Place the seasoned fish fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the fish in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
- While the fish is cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Remove the fish from the air fryer and let it cool slightly.
- Break the fish into smaller pieces with a fork.
- To assemble the tacos, spread a spoonful of sour cream onto each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Place a few pieces of the crispy fish on top.
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
- Enjoy the delicious and flavorful air fryer blackened fish tacos!
Interesting Facts
Air frying is a healthier alternative to deep frying, as it requires little to no oil.
Blackened seasoning is a spice blend that typically includes paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and other flavorful spices.
These fish tacos are a great way to incorporate more seafood into your diet, as fish is a good source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids.