Mini Catfish Tacos
A festive yet simple recipe that is perfect for an appetizer or bite sized snack at any gathering or party you might have this year!
Equipment
- Airfryer **Fried Catfish Mini Tacos Using the Air Fryer**
Ingredients
- 4 catfish filets
- 3/4 cup seasoned fish fry coating
- cooking spray
- 8-10 pieces bibb lettuce leaves washed and dried
- 1 tomato diced for topping
- 1 red onion diced for topping
- 1 bunch cilantro diced for topping
- 1 avocado diced for topping
- 1/2 cup tartar sauce for topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise for slaw on tacos
- 1 juice of lime for slaw on tacos
- 1/2 tsp salt for slaw on tacos
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin for slaw on tacos
- 1-2 french jalapeños (chopped) for slaw on tacos
- 2 cups slaw mix or shredded cabbage for slaw on tacos
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Rinse and pat the catfish dry with a paper towel before coating.
- Add the seasoned breading to a shallow bowl and dip each piece of fish until fully coated.
- Lay out the nuggets on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the nuggets in an even layer in the air fryer basket, sprayed side down.
- Cook for 8 minutes.
- Flip the nuggets over and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Take a Bibb lettuce leaf and place a piece of fried catfish in the center.
- Add toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, cilantro, sliced avocado, and a dollop of tartar sauce.
- Serve the Fried Catfish Lettuce Wraps immediately while the catfish is still crispy.
- Garnish with lime and enjoy!
Notes
FOR SLAW
Mix all ingredients together and serve with tacos!