Air Fryer Baja Fish Tacos with Pickled Onions

There are many different variations of fish tacos you can make and it all depends on how you decide to cook the fish. I love my air fryer so much and fish is so easy to cook in it just like chicken or any other type of protein. You can have fish tacos ready in under 20 minutes just with the help of your air fryer and prepping the rest of the recipe while the fish is cooking.  

Beer Batter or Bread Crumbs?

Many fish tacos are made with a beer batter or bread crumbs. Beer batter doesn’t stick to the fish very well in the air fryer and it just ends up dripping right off the fish depending on how runny you make it. Trust me, I’ve tried it several times and it doesn’t work. 

If you want to coat your fish with bread crumbs go for it. The bread crumbs become super crispy in the air fryer. Do that step after seasoning the fish. 

What to Serve with Fish Tacos? 

Fish tacos are great on their own since they are pretty much a complete meal. Chips with queso dip, refried beans, or a fun corn salad would be great with these tacos. A fresh mango salsa or guacamole would be on top of the tacos. 

What Ingredients do I need for Baja Style Fish Tacos?  

In this section, you can find substitutes or suggestions for certain check here

Fish - The best type of fish to use for fish tacos are any type of flaky white fish you prefer such as Haddock, Halibut, or Cod. If you live in the Midwest try fish tacos with Walleye or Northern. 

Vegetables: Tri Color Coleslaw Mix, Cilantro, Red Onions, jalapeno chiles 

Fruit: Fresh Limes 

Condiments: Mayonnaise, Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar 

Tortillas - corn or flour 

Spices: chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, paprika,  Onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper

How to Make Air Fryer Baja Fish Tacos 

For the pickled red onions: Bring vinegar, lime juice, and sugar to boil in a small saucepan. Combine onion and jalapeño in a medium bowl.

Pour vinegar mixture over onion mixture and let sit for at least 30 minutes. or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Store in air tight container.

Air Fryer Tilapia: Combine all the seasonings together in a bowl. Season the tilapia generously. Spray the fish with some cooking spray and place the fish into a basket. 

Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and let the fish cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the fish is no longer opaque. 

Coles Slaw Mix: While the fish is cooking in the air fryer make the slaw mix. Combine the coleslaw, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. 

Set the timer to 11 minutes. Serve with warm tortillas, cilantro, reduced fat chipotle mayo,  pickled onion, and cole slaw mix.

Serving Size: 1 taco

Tools Used for Air Fryer Fish Tacos 

Here are some tools that will help you with the recipes. All links will open in Amazon. Yes I do get a small earning if purchase from the link 

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer   - for cooking the fish 

Glass Mixing Bowls   - for mixing the coleslaw mix 

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