Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
These air fryer mahi mahi fish tacos are light, fresh, and unbelievably flavorful. The mahi mahi cooks up tender and juicy inside with lightly crisp edges, then gets tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a bright, tangy lime slaw.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb mahi mahi fillets, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cabbage (for slaw)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- Pat the mahi mahi dry. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned fish in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until flaky and lightly crisp.
- In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat tortillas in the air fryer for 20–30 seconds or warm in a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with mahi mahi. Add slaw. Finish with extra lime juice or your favorite sauce and serve.
Notes
Taste & Texture
- Bright, citrusy, and savory
- Mild heat with zesty freshness
- Juicy, flaky fish
- Crunchy, tangy slaw
- Restaurant-quality flavor without the effort
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
Refrigerate:Store cooked fish and slaw separately for up to 2 days. Freeze:
Freeze cooked fish for up to 2 months (do not freeze slaw). Reheat:
Air fry fish at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes until warmed through.