Best 4 Air Fried Baja Fish Tacos Recipes

Feast your taste buds on a culinary adventure to Baja California with our air-fried fish tacos! These tacos burst with authentic Mexican flavors, featuring a crispy golden-brown tilapia fillet coated in a tantalizing blend of spices and herbs. The tangy cabbage slaw, creamy avocado slices, and a zesty homemade Baja sauce complete this delightful dish.

Indulge in our collection of three unique Baja fish taco recipes:

1. **Baja Classic**: Experience the traditional Baja fish taco with beer-battered tilapia, a refreshing cabbage slaw, and our signature Baja sauce.

2. **Baja Chipotle**: Embark on a spicy escapade with chipotle-infused tilapia, a zesty mango salsa, and a creamy avocado crema.

3. **Baja Negra**: Dive into a flavorful adventure with blackened tilapia, a smoky charred corn salsa, and a tangy tomatillo salsa.

Get ready to transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Baja California with these irresistible air-fried fish tacos!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR-FRIED BAJA FISH TACOS

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For this SoCal-inspired dish, we use flaky cod, but any other slightly firm white fish would work, like tilapia or snapper. To get the crunch without any deep-frying, we rely on the magic of an air fryer combined with extra-crispy cornmeal.

Categories Lunch,Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 spray(s) Cooking spray
3 cup(s) Shredded red cabbage or thinly sliced
0.5 cup(s) Uncooked scallion(s) thinly sliced
0.333 cup(s) Cilantro chopped
2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp Canola oil
1 tsp Kosher salt divided
16 oz Uncooked Atlantic cod cut into ¾-inch-wide strips
0.5 cup(s) Whole-grain yellow cornmeal medium-ground
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Garlic powder
0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 item(s), medium Avocado thinly sliced
2 medium Jalapeño pepper(s) thinly sliced (optional)
8 medium Corn tortilla(s) stone-ground, warmed

Steps:

In a medium bowl, toss the cabbage, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, oil, and ½ tsp salt. Let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
Coat the fish with cooking spray and season with the remaining ½ tsp salt. In a pie dish or other shallow dish, whisk the cornmeal, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne. Dredge one-third of the fish in the cornmeal, turning the pieces to coat evenly.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated fish pieces in the basket, spacing them apart. Coat the fish pieces with cooking spray. Cook in the air fryer until the fish is lightly browned and flakes easily when tested with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer. Repeat with the remaining fish and cornmeal. Divide the fish, avocado, slaw, and sliced chiles (if using) among the tortillas.
Serving size: 2 tacos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 kcal

AIR FRYER CRISPY FISH TACOS WITH SLAW

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Unlike most fish taco recipes, the slaw in this recipe is air-fried instead of raw creating a caramelized version which leaves the fish to be the crispy star of the show.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
4 cups cabbage slaw mix
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pound cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
Combine cabbage slaw, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined and set aside.
Mix together flour, cornmeal, and taco seasoning in a separate bowl. Add fish pieces and toss until evenly coated, discarding any remaining seasoning mix. Place in the prepared air fryer basket and mist lightly with cooking spray.
Cook fish in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket, and cook until fish is crispy and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Place cabbage slaw mixture into the air fryer basket.
Cook until cabbage is caramelized, about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
Spoon cabbage onto tortillas and top with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 739.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

AIR-FRYER FISH TACOS

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These crispy air-fryer fish tacos are good enough to challenge the best food truck. I love that the fish is deliciously guilt-free because it's air-fried instead of deep-fried. -Lena Lim, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg white, beaten
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 large tomato, finely chopped

Steps:

Place sour cream, chiles, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside. , Cut each tilapia fillet lengthwise into 2 portions. Place flour, egg white and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip tilapia in flour, then egg white, then crumbs. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. In batches, arrange fillets in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes, turning once. , Combine seasonings; sprinkle over fish. Place a portion of fish on each tortilla; top with about 2 tablespoons sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with tomato. If desired, top with additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAJA FRIED FISH TACOS, A SAN DIEGO SURFERS DELIGHT!

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WOW! Do we love these fish tacos, and there are so many variations. This is one of my favorites and most authentic. Or, Think fresh grilled mahi-mahi slipped inside a thick warm corn tortilla and topped with thinly sliced cabbage, drizzled with lime juice and a splash of creme fresh. YUMMY!

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories Whitefish

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup dark beer
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb boned and skinned white fish fillet
vegetable oil, for frying fish
6 warm corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
salsa
lime wedge

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk beer, flour and salt, blending well.
Rinse fish and pat dry.
Cut into six oblong pieces.
In a deep skillet, heat about one inch of oil to 360°F
Coat fish pieces in beer batter and drain briefly.
Slide coated fish into oil.
Turn when golden about one ot two minutes. Cook another one or two minutes on the other side and remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Mix mayonnaise with a little water to thin, and add the mined garlic.
To assemble the taco, add one piece of fish to each soft corn tortilla. Give the fish a squeeze of lime juice. Top with shredded cabbage, salsa and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 55.9, Sodium 404.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 18.1

Tips:

Choose firm fish fillets, such as tilapia or cod, for best results.
Use a light breading to prevent the fish from becoming too heavy or greasy.
Make sure the fish is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
To make the fish tacos ahead of time, cook the fish and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, reheat the fish in the air fryer or oven.

Conclusion:

Air-fried baja fish tacos are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. With a crispy outer coating and a tender, flaky interior, these fish tacos are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give air-fried baja fish tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!