Air Fryer Blackened Cod Caesar Tacos
with Shaved Cucumber, Parmesan & Croutons
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Soy
This healthy twist on fish tacos saves time and calories by skipping the deep-frying and using your air fryer instead. Blackened salmon is flaked into a charred tortilla along with a creamy, crisp Caesar salad with Parmesan curls, cucumber ribbons, and fresh lemon juice. Finish with a sprinkle of croutons for some big crunch.
Ingredients
1 unit
Croutons
(Contains: Wheat, Milk)
1 unit
Baby Lettuce
3 ounce
Caesar Dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Milk)
1 unit
Lemon
10 ounce
Black Cod (Sablefish)
(Contains: Fish)
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
1 unit
Parmesan Cheese Block
(Contains: Milk)
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Wheat, Soy)
½ tablespoon
Blackening Spice
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
2 unit
Cooking Spray
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce.
Trim and discard root end from lettuce; dry leaves thoroughly and chop into bite-size pieces. Trim ends from cucumber. Using a peeler, shave cucumber lengthwise into ribbons. Quarter lemon. Gently crush croutons in their bag.
Pat salmon* dry with paper towels; season all over with a drizzle of oil, half the Blackening Spice (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
Coat air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray; arrange salmon side by side in basket (for 4, work in batches if necessary). Air-fry at 390 degrees until cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
Once salmon is done, remove and discard skin. Transfer salmon to a medium bowl; use a fork to break into pieces. Let cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a second medium bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, half the dressing, a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
Using a peeler, shave half the Parmesan over salad; toss to coat.
Heat a large dry pan over medium heat. Working one at a time, add tortillas and cook until warmed and pliable, 30-60 seconds per side. TIP: For crispier tortillas, heat a drizzle of oil or butter in pan before adding.
Spread remaining dressing on one side of each tortilla. Top with salad and salmon. Sprinkle with croutons and shave remaining Parmesan over tacos. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Spread remaining dressing on one side of each tortilla. Top with salad and salmon. Sprinkle with croutons and shave remaining Parmesan over tacos. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Some found the recipe too peppery; consider adjusting the blackening spice to your taste preference.
- Ease of prep: The air fryer method didn't work well for everyone; you might prefer pan-searing the cod for better results.
