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Crispy Air Fryer Cod Fish Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade Slaw Guide

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These crispy air fryer cod fish tacos with fresh cabbage slaw are a quick, easy, and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. The air fryer creates a flaky, crunchy fish without excess oil, paired with a bright, tangy slaw.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cod fillets, skinless and cut into taco-sized pieces (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (can swap almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup cold sparkling water
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray or a light brush of oil for the air fryer basket
  • 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Hot sauce or salsa, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep the slaw: In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, shredded carrot, and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour over cabbage mix and toss thoroughly. Let sit while preparing fish.
  2. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, mix all-purpose flour with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth, thick, and pourable.
  3. Coat the fish: Pat cod pieces dry with paper towels. Dip each piece into the batter, letting excess drip off, then place into air fryer basket lightly sprayed with oil.
  4. Cook the fish: Set air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Cook cod for 6-7 minutes, flip carefully, and cook another 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Warm the tortillas: While fish cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Place crispy cod on warmed tortillas, top with cabbage slaw, add avocado slices if using, and drizzle with hot sauce or salsa. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat fish dry before battering to ensure batter sticks and crisps well. Keep batter cold for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket for even cooking. Slaw can be made ahead and tastes better after resting. Reheat fish in air fryer to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.

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