Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe

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This recipe is for the fish taco lovers! My family loves tacos. We make them a lot in my house whether it is these Easy Cod Fish Tacos with Air Fried Cod or today’s Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe. I especially love both of these taco recipes because they use Air Fryer Cod and Air Fryer Tilapia for a quick white-fish dinner option.

When seafood is made in the air fryer it gets that nice crispy crust on the outside and tender fish on the inside. Another thing I love about fish tacos is the toppings. We love loading on the Tequila Lime Aioli that I share in the recipe along with a simple pico de gallo style topping. You might also like this Baked Tilapia, Greek Baked Tilapia, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia or this Easy Blackened Tilapia Fish.

Recipe Ingredients

For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below. 

• Fish: These fish tacos use tilapia. You can use this Air Fryer Tilapia recipe for the tacos. You also can use other mild white fish like cod, sea bass or salmon.
• Tortillas: I used corn tortillas or you can use flour tortillas.
• Fresh Herbs: Fresh cilantro is a great addition to tacos.
• Vegetables: Fresh vegetables like fresh jalapeños and tomatoes are a great addition to these taco.
• Aioli: The tequila lime aioli is make using sour cream or Greek yogurt, tequila garlic, spice sand lime juice.

How do you Make These Tilapia Tacos

Step 1: Make Tilapia: Start by making the tilapia using this Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe.

Step 2: Prepare tequila lime aioli: Combine the tequila, lime juice, sour cream, garlic, cumin and 2 Tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl. Whisk and chill for 1 hour.

Step 3: Prepare the toppings: Add chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, minced shallot, and diced jalapeño to a small bowl. Add a squeeze of lime and stir to blend.

Step 4: Heat the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas on a pan over low heat and place onto a plate, cover to keep warm.

Step 5: Prepare the Tacos: Place tortilla on a plate. Add 1/8 of the fish to the taco. Top with pico de gallo and drizzle with tequila lime aioli. Enjoy.

Recipe Variations

• Salsa: I love salsa on my Tilapia 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.