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Air Fryer Tilapia Taco Bites

10 minutes

Prep Time

6 minutes

cook Time

30

Servings
Air Fryer Tilapia Taco Bites Curated by: Chef Margaret
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Air Fryer Tilapia Taco Bites

These seasoned fish and avocado crema-filled tortilla chip scoops bring fresh Mexican flavors to your party in just 16 minutes.

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Dairy/Milk

Dairy/Milk

Cookware Used

TurboBlaze™ 6.0-Quart Air Fryer

TurboBlaze™ 6.0-Quart Air Fryer

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Want more fish air fryer recipes? Try our Air Fryer Panko-Crusted Fish Tacos or Air Fryer Lemon & Dill Salmon recipes.

Taco 'Bout Tasty

Elevate your taco game with these delightful Tilapia Taco Bites! Fresh, flaky tilapia fillets are seasoned to perfection, then air fried to golden perfection. Nestled in tortilla chip scoops with shredded purple cabbage and topped with a fresh avocado crema, each bite is a burst of flavor and texture. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a fun twist on taco night, these bite-sized delights are guaranteed to impress. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious fusion of seafood and Mexican-inspired flavors!

Ingredient Swaps

Tomatoes: You can swap the cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes.

Mozzarella: You can swap the fresh mozzarella pearls with regular fresh mozzarella and thinly slice it. 

How to Pick Tilapia

Color: Bright, shiny skin with natural coloring
Eyes: Clear, bulging, and not sunken
Smell: Fresh, mild, and not fishy, sour, or ammonia-like
Gills: Vibrant red
Scales: Close-fitting and tightly attached to the skin
Flesh: Firm and elastic, with clear moisture
Texture: Moist and slightly slippery

What to serve with Tilapia Taco Bites?

Try serving this delicious Tilapia dish with an appetizer or entrée for a flavorful kick, such as:

 

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Ingredients

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Yield 30 Serving

Instructions

PREPPING TILAPIA

  1. Place the crisper plate into the COSORI Air Fryer basket. 
  2. Select the Preheat function, adjust temperature to 450°F, then tap Start/Pause. 
  3. Prep the tilapia: Spray both sides of the tilapia with avocado oil. Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl, then season both sides of the tilapia with spice mixture. 

COOKING & ASSEMBLING THE TILAPIA

  1. Place the tilapia onto the preheated crisper plate. 
  2. Select the Broil function, adjust time to 6 minutes, then tap Start/Pause. 
  3. Remove tilapia when done, then gently flake into 1 ½ inch pieces. 
  4. Make the avocado crema: Combine all the avocado crema ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. 
  5. Assemble the taco bites: Arrange tortilla chip scoops onto a serving platter. Add some shredded cabbage to the bottom of the chips, then top with a piece of tilapia, a dollop of avocado crema, and pickled red onion.  

Make the avocado crema the day before for fast assembly. 

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Nutrition

SERVING SIZE: 1  CALORIES: 43.07 PROTEIN: 2.11 g CARBOHYDRATES: 4.73 g FAT: 1.95 g FIBER: 0.61 g SATURATED FAT: 0.27 g CHOLESTEROL: 3.80 mg SODIUM: 109.14 mg 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. THE ACCURACY OF THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ANY RECIPE ON THIS SITE IS NOT GUARANTEED.

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originally published on  Jun 27, 2024 (last updated  Mar 16, 2025)

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