Air-Fried Fish Tacos with Pickled Slaw and Cilantro Lime Sauce

Instructions

• 1

  Combine the cabbage, onion, pepper, salt and vinegar in a bowl. Allow to pickle for 30 minutes to 2 hours on the countertop or overnight in the refrigerator. The longer the pickling time the better the flavor.

• 2

  Whisk all the cilantro and lime sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

• 3

  Cut the fish into 16 pieces about 3-inches long and ¾-inch wide.

• 4

  Place the flour and salt in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs and water in a second dish. Place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.

• 5

  Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 425°F, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 

• 6

  Working with one piece at a time, toss the fish, in the flour, eggs and then breadcrumbs, shaking off the excess.

• 7

  Place the fish in the air fry basket, ensuring they are not touching and generously spray both sides with cooking spray.

• 8

  Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the tortillas.

• 9

  Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and warm the tortillas, in batches, for 30 seconds on each side. Place them on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

• 10

  The fish should be golden and crisp. If not, cook it a little longer. 

• 11

  Just before serving, drain the liquid from the slaw, remove and discard the jalapeño. Add the cilantro.

• 12

  Place 2 pieces of fish on each tortilla, top with the pickled slaw and sauce.