Soft fish tacos with cooked cod, white cabbage and yogurt dressing
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Air fryer fish tacos

Air fryer fish tacos with cod, white cabbage and lemon yogurt dressing. Warm soft wheat tortillas separately and fill just before serving.

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Total time 32 min
Calories 332 kcal
Servings 2 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Warm fish with cool cabbage slaw

This everyday version uses soft wheat tortillas, not crisp corn shells. Four small tacos make two servings. The fish cooks without breadcrumbs; the cabbage stays raw and finely shredded.

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Recipe

Air fryer fish tacos

Air fryer fish tacos with cod, white cabbage and lemon yogurt dressing. Warm soft wheat tortillas separately and fill just before serving.

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare

    Shred cabbage finely. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice, parsley and half the salt and pepper; chill.

  2. 2

    Mix and season

    Pat fish dry and cut into pieces about 2.5 cm across. Toss with oil, paprika, cumin and remaining salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook

    If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Spread fish loosely in the basket, lightly coated with the seasoning oil. Cook about 12 minutes at 180 °C, loosening and turning gently after 6 minutes. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.

  4. 4

    Check and serve

    Warm tortillas according to the pack in a dry pan for about 2 minutes in total. Fill with cabbage and fish, fold and eat immediately.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air fryer fish tacos

What matters

Turn fish pieces gently; cod breaks apart if shaken roughly.

Serving guidance

Thick tortillas need more filling; these quantities suit small, thin wraps.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Replace cod with boneless pollock pieces of the same size and cook through safely.

Use a little lime instead of lemon for a sharper dressing; taste before adding more.

Nutrition per serving

332kcal
32.5 gCarbohydrates
29.7 gProtein
8.1 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air fryer fish tacos

Not with this method. Thaw in the refrigerator and pat thoroughly dry.

No, a pan keeps them softer and prevents lightweight wraps from lifting.

Salt draws out liquid. Mix shortly before eating and drain excess moisture.

No. This is an everyday version with wheat tortillas and yogurt dressing.