15-30 min4 servingsair fry

Crispy Baja Fish Tacos

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Crispy Baja Fish Tacos
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: Mexican, American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 lb. white-fleshed fish, sliced, divided into pieces (2 inch)
  • 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 tsp. canola oil
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. jalapeno pepper, finely sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 4 radishes, finely sliced
  • Lime wedges
Tossed in a cornmeal crust, these air-fried fish tacos are perfect for your next Taco Tuesday.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and bread crumbs.
  2. Season the fish with taco seasoning, coat in flour, then dip into the beaten egg. Dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
  3. Ensure that inner pot of Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer is dry, then place the air fryer baskets inside the pot. Divide the fish into two batches and place the strips in the basket without overcrowding. Drizzle each batch with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Using the Air Fryer Lid, select Air Fry  at 400°F / 204°C for  3 to 5 minutes or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together sour cream, cilantro, canola oil, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin to make the chimichurri sour cream.
  6. Assemble the fish in warm tortillas with shredded cabbage, chimichurri sour cream and radishes. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Note: Alternatively, substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas if desired. , Nutrition Facts
Per 2 tacos
Calories 490
Fat 17g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 105mg
Sodium 570mg
Carbohydrate 56g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 2g
Protein 29g

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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