Crispy Fish Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

For the Crispy Fish

• 1 1/4 pounds cod fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• olive oil spray

For the Corn Salsa

• 1 cup corn kernels, thawed and dried
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup diced avocado
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

For Assembly

• 12 large butter lettuce leaves
• 2 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
• 1/2 cup avocado crema or plain lime yogurt sauce
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Substitutions

• Haddock or pollock can replace cod and should also reach 145°F.
• Crushed cornflakes can replace panko for a coarser crunch.
• Romaine hearts can replace butter lettuce but make narrower wraps.
• Mango can replace avocado in the salsa for a sweeter, brighter topping.

Instructions

Step 2: Bread the Fish

Pat cod dry. Season with salt, then coat each piece in flour, egg, and panko mixed with chili powder and cumin.

Step 3: Air-Fry Until Crisp

Arrange in a single layer, spray lightly, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden, opaque, flaky, and 145°F.

Step 5: Prepare the Lettuce

Wash and dry lettuce thoroughly. Double any thin leaves so they can support the filling.

Step 6: Build the Wraps

Layer cabbage in each cup, add crispy fish, spoon on corn salsa, and drizzle with avocado crema.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Finish with cilantro and lime wedges and eat immediately while the fish is crisp.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate cooked fish within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Store fish, lettuce, cabbage, salsa, and sauce separately and keep lettuce dry.

Freeze cooked fish pieces for up to 2 months. Do not freeze lettuce, salsa, or crema.

How to Reheat

Reheat fish in a 375°F air fryer for 4 to 6 minutes until crisp and 165°F when reheating leftovers. Cool for 1 minute, then assemble with cold toppings.

What to Serve With It

• cilantro-lime rice
• black bean salad
• grilled corn
• pineapple salsa
• sparkling lime water

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using wet fish or lettuce.
• Crowding the air fryer.
• Overcooking fish until tight and dry.
• Building wraps before reheated fish is crisp.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.

Frequently Asked Questions