Air-Fryer Crispy Fish Tacos - Choose Canadian Seafood

Air Fryer Crispy Fish Tacos

These Asian-inspired tacos bring a serious flavour boost to your typical Taco Tuesday. Using your air fryer makes the flavourful, seasoned fish nuggets super crispy and golden in just minutes. With a few easy, fresh ingredients and a punchy mayo, they make the perfect taco filling.

Prep time:

15 minutes
Cook time:

10 minutes
Makes:

4 servings

Ingredients

450 g Canadian whitefish fillets
2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, grated or pressed
1½ cups (375 mL) panko crumbs
8 small (6-inch/15 cm or smaller) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Salt and pepper
Taco toppings:
2 cups (500 mL) shredded green and/or red cabbage or bagged coleslaw mix
¼ cup (60 mL) Sriracha mayo or other spicy mayo
¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp (10 mL) toasted sesame seeds

Cut fish into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks. In a bowl, sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, then toss with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until coated. Pour panko crumbs into a shallow dish. In batches of 2 or 3, roll and press fish chunks in crumbs until well-coated before transferring to plate.
Arrange nuggets in basket of air fryer, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) between nuggets. Spritz with cooking spray. Cook in preheated 375°F (190°C) air fryer until golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork; 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Fill tortillas with nuggets and toppings.

Tip: These nuggets are also a fantastic family-friendly weeknight option on their own with a bit of ketchup, honey, or your favourite dipping sauce..

Tip: Add sliced avocado and chopped green onions as additional toppings if desired.

Variation: Oven-Baked Crispy Fish Tacos
Arrange coated nuggets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Bake in preheated 400°F (220°C) oven until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork; about 5 minutes per side. Fill tacos as directed.

Air Fryer Crispy Fish Tacos