Description
A quick and flavorful Fish Taco Bowl featuring tender seasoned fish fillets air fried to perfection, paired with a fresh and zesty slaw and a spicy mayo drizzle. Perfect for a high-protein, low-carb meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 6 ounce boneless skinless fish fillets (such as blackfish, cod, mahi mahi), cut into 1 inch pieces
- Olive oil spray
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
Spicy Mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or chipotle en adobo sauce)
- 1/4 lime, juiced
- Water, as needed to thin for drizzling
Slaw
- 5 cups slaw mix (red cabbage, white cabbage, shredded carrots)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Garnish
- 1 1/2 limes (1 lime cut into wedges)
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Spritz the fish pieces all over with olive oil spray. Season evenly with the Cajun seasoning. Cut one lime into wedges and halve the other lime for juice.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha or chipotle sauce, and the juice of 1/4 lime. Add a small amount of water gradually until the mixture is thin enough to drizzle over the fish later.
- Cook the Fish: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the seasoned fish pieces in the basket and air fry for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking for even crisping. Alternatively, heat a skillet over high heat, spray with oil, and sauté the fish for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Slaw: While the fish cooks, combine the slaw mix with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss well to combine.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw evenly onto 4 plates. Add the cooked fish alongside the slaw. Drizzle the spicy mayo generously over the fish. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the fish is warm, enjoying the blend of zesty, spicy, and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use any firm white fish suitable for air frying or pan-searing, like cod or mahi mahi.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, cooking the fish in a hot skillet with oil is a perfect alternative.
- Adjust the spice level of the sauce by adding more or less sriracha or chipotle according to your preference.
- For a lower calorie option, substitute mayonnaise with a light or yogurt-based mayo.
- Adding fresh cilantro as a garnish adds a fresh herbal note but is optional.
- Serve with extra lime wedges to add brightness with each bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz fish, 3/4 cup slaw
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 1084 mg
- Fat: 12.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31.5 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
