Crispy Fish Tacos
- 20m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
Crispy fish strips coated in seasoned mayonnaise and panko, air fried until golden. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tsp canola or vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 lb skinless mahimahi or tilapia fillets cut into 3-inch-long by 1-inch-wide strips
- Small flour tortillas
- Toppings of your choice
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 43.3 mg
- Iron: 1.33 mg
- Magnesium: 36.6 mg
- Phosphorus: 232 mg
- Potassium: 403 mg
- Zinc: 0.55 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tsp canola or vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- Small flour tortillas
- Toppings of your choice
Prepare
- 1 lb skinless mahimahi or tilapia fillets, cut into 3-inch-long by 1-inch-wide strips
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, chili powder, and garlic powder until smooth. On a plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs with 4 teaspoons of canola or vegetable oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
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Step 2.
Working with a few strips at a time, toss the fish strips in the mayonnaise mixture to coat completely, then transfer to the panko mixture, pressing firmly so the crumbs adhere. Place the coated fish strips on a baking sheet in a single layer.
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Step 3.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange half of the fish strips in the basket with space between them; if needed, stack strips perpendicularly in a second layer. Air fry until golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining fish strips.
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Step 4.
Serve the crispy fish in warm flour tortillas with your choice of toppings, such as Pineapple & Red Pepper Slaw, Citrusy Radishes, or Cabbage Slaw.