Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Tangy Citrus Salsa

Name: Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Tangy Citrus Salsa
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 ruby red grapefruit; 2 clementines; 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 c. cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; Kosher salt; 1 1/4 lb. cod or other skinless white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 8 corn tortillas, warmed; 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

This healthy air-fryer dinner checks all the boxes—and has 27 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per serving.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Mar 2, 2026

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Yields:

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

359

Citrus season peaks in winter, bringing a burst of sunshine to even the chilliest days—and these tacos make the most of it. Juicy grapefruit and sweet clementines star in a tangy salsa that adds color, brightness, and zip to golden, chili-spiced fish. Every bite is light, fresh, and full of contrast—proof that the best winter comfort food can also taste like summer.

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Ingredients

1/2 ruby red grapefruit
2 clementines
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
1 1/4 lb. cod or other skinless white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

1. Step 1Grate 1 teaspoon each grapefruit zest and clementine zest into small bowl and set aside.
2. Step 2Remove and discard rind and pith from grapefruit and clementines; slice flesh into quarters, then crosswise 1/4 inch thick; transfer to large bowl. Add jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and gently toss.
3. Step 3Heat air fryer to 400°F. In medium bowl, toss fish with oil, chili powder, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Scatter into air fryer basket in even layer and air-fry until golden and opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle reserved zest over fish.
4. Step 4Serve fish in tortillas topped with citrus salsa and avocado. Drizzle with any juices from salsa.

Recipe Tip: Our Test Kitchen uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt, which has lighter flakes than other brands. If your salt is Morton, use about half as much.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 359 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated), 54 mg cholesterol, 336 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber, 5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 27 g protein

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