Add this Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe to your taco Tuesday menu. Tilapia is coated in breadcrumbs and cooked in the air fryer to create a crispy crust on the outside and a tender fish on the inside. The tilapia works great in a taco with fresh salsa, lime aioli and cilantro. 

TILAPIA FISH TACO RECIPE

I don’t know about you but I just love fish tacos. 

We make them a lot in my house whether it is these Easy Cod Fish Tacos or today’s Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe. 

I especially love both of these taco recipes because they use Air Fryer Cod which I use in these Easy Cod Fish Tacos and Air Fryer Tilapia. 

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. 

Pair this meal with my Mexican Street Corn Salad, Easy Guacamole,  Quick Pickled Red Onions and these Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS THESE TILAPIA FISH TACOS?

• 12 ounces of air fryer tilapia: This is my favorite way to make tilapia for these tacos. You could also use this Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Greek Baked Tilapia or this Mediterranean Sheet Pan Tilapia. You also could try this Air Fryer Cod recipe if you prefer that.

• Tortillas

• Fresh cilantro 

• Tomatoes

• Jalapeno 

• Tequila 

• Lime juice

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Spices

• Garlic 

HOW DO YOU MAKE TILAPIA FISH TACOS?

Start by making the tilapia using this recipe here. 

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

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

Prepare the tacos: Place tortilla on a plate. Add ⅛ of the fish to the taco. Top with pico de gallo.

Prepare the sauce for the tacos and drizzle it on them! Serve and enjoy!

HOW CAN I MODIFY THIS TILAPIA FISH TACO RECIPE?

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 Healthy Coleslaw recipe. 

OTHER SEAFOOD RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

Baked Cod with Lemon 

Black Sea Bass Recipe

Honey Garlic Sriracha Shrimp 

Easy Shrimp Curry

Baked Parmesan Fish Sticks 

Mediterranean Tuna Patties

Air Fryer Salmon