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You need to add these Easy Cod Fish Tacos to your taco Tuesday menu. Tender cod is cooked in the air fryer to create a crispy piece of fish that pairs nice with a Southwestern style coleslaw, avocado, red onion and cilantro. These are light and flavorful!
Cinco de Mayo this year was a little different than normal for many people. I know a lot of people like to go out to restaurants and were cooking at home instead. I might be biased but we made the best fish tacos recipe around this year. These Easy Cod Fish Tacos were a hit in my house. My kids devoured these up!
This Crispy Air Fryer Cod Recipe is paired with Southwestern style coleslaw, avocado, cilantro and red onion as the toppings to create a delicious taco. I love my air fryer cod in these tacos because it is extra crispy and the perfect texture for tacos. You also could try this Easy Mango Cabbage Coleslaw to pair with it.
I love how easy the air fryer cod is to make with very little clean-up. The air fryer helps to create a crispy skin on the seafood without frying the fish in oil. If you like tacos you also might like my Southwestern Breakfast Tacos, Blackened Fish Tacos, Tilapia Fish Tacos or these Easy Ground Pork Tacos.
Recipe Ingredients
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- Cod: The star of these fish tacos is my air fryer cod. You also can sub in pan seared black sea bass, pan seared cod or use this baked mediterranean salmon.
- Slaw: I love a good slaw for tacos. Today’s slaw is super easy to throw together and you can dress it up with spices or jalapeño. I also really like this Vinegar Based Coleslaw or this Jalapeño Coleslaw Recipe.
- Vegetables: There are a lot of vegetables that work nicely in tacos. I love corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, poblanos and zucchini. You can also make these fajita style vegetables or this Mexican Roasted Zucchini to add to the tacos.
- Salsa: I think salsa adds so much flavor to tacos. You can buy your favorite store-bought salsa or try this Mango and Black Bean Salsa or Avocado Tomatillo Salsa.
Recipe Variations
- Salsa: I love salsa on my cod fish tacos. I often will make this Homemade Salsa, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa and this Easy Homemade Salsa Verde.
- Guacamole: Guacamole is one of my favorite taco toppings. Try this spicy Colombian Guacamole, Tropical Guacamole or a classic Guacamole.
- Beans: Beans are a nice protein packed addition to tacos. If you want to spice up the beans try these Spicy Black Beans or these Cuban Style Black Beans.
- Rice: Another nice addition is rice. I often will add in this Spanish Cauliflower Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice.
- Slaw: If you like slaw that is another great pairing for fish tacos. Some that I like are this Easy Mango Cabbage Coleslaw or this No-Mayo Coleslaw recipe.
How to Make Fish Tacos
Step 1: Make Fish: First you need to select the fish you want to use when making fish tacos. I personally love using cod but I think any light, white fish works nicely. Of course shrimp also makes a nice addition to seafood style tacos. Next once you select the seafood, so for example cod, decide if you will just cook it as is or if you want it breaded. I personally love a crispy outer layer on my fish that is in my tacos. I used the air fryer to make mine but you could also bake it or even grill the fish.
Step 2: Create Tacos: From there you are adding the fish to a tortilla or hard shell taco shell and then loading it up with your favorite taco toppings. I like to set out a variety of toppings so my family can create their own tacos!
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What to Serve with These Fish Tacos
- Slaw is a great pairing to tacos. Try this Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayo Coleslaw), Easy Mango Cabbage Coleslaw or this Jalapeno Coleslaw Recipe.
- Veggies also pair nicely with tacos. Add these Quick Pickled Vegetables, Quick Pickled Red Onions or these Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms.
- Potatoes can go great with tacos. Try these Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra) or these Lemon Cilantro Roasted Potatoes.
If you like this Air Fryer Cod recipe you also might like this Simple Black Sea Bass Recipe, Pan Fried Fish and this Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Vegetables recipe on repeat. Or learn How to Pan Fry Cod in Butter here.
Storage Tips
Store the leftover cod in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the air fryer or a skillet.
More Cod Recipes
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Baked Cod with Lemon
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Easy Blackened Cod
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Easy Cod Fish Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 batch of air fryer cod
- Tortillas
- 1 cup of chopped cilantro
- 2 avocados, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced {optional}
For the slaw:
- 2 cups of regular cabbage, shredded {or a coleslaw mix}
- 2 cups of red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 of a lime
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the air fryer cod according go the recipe here.
- While the cod is cooking in the air fryer make the coleslaw. Combine the cabbage and cilantro in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together the lime juice, sour cream, Greek Yogurt, honey, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add the sour cream mixture to the coleslaw and mix well.
- Once the cod is done in the air fryer assemble the tacos using your favorite ingredients. I like to do corn tortillas, cod, coleslaw, sliced avocado, cilantro and red onion.
Notes
- Store the leftover cod in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the air fryer or a skillet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank you for your recipes. They all are easy to follow and false proof. Thank you for sharing.
So glad you like it! These are my go-to fish tacos!