Zesty Lemon Myrtle Fish Tacos
Tender air-fried fish is seasoned with aromatic lemon myrtle, paprika, garlic, and onion before being served in warm tortillas with fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Fork
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Paper towels
- Pastry brush
- skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 firm white fish fillets approximately 150 g each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon myrtle powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Combine the olive oil, lemon myrtle, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pat the fish fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of each fillet with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Leave space between the fillets for air circulation.
- Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes.
- Check that the fish reaches 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer the fish to a clean plate.
- Let it rest for 3 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet.
- Flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.
- Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas.
- Top with cabbage, tomato, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the tacos with lime wedges, avocado, shredded cabbage, tomato salsa, or a side from our salad recipes. Seasoned rice, corn, or black beans can make the meal more substantial.Recipe Notes
Use firm white fish such as barramundi, snapper, cod, or tilapia. Pat the fillets dry before seasoning and leave space between them in the basket. Browse our air fryer recipes for more fish and seafood ideas.Variations
Replace the flour tortillas with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps. Add chili flakes, smoked paprika, cumin, or extra lemon myrtle from our Spices & Seasoning recipes.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the citrus character of lemon myrtle and the fresh toppings. A dry Riesling is another refreshing choice, especially when chili is added.Nutrition values
Serving: 2 tacos | Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 43 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 570 mg | Sugar: 4 g