21 Easy Fish Tacos for Busy Nights and Hungry Families

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Crispy Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Lime Drizzle

crispy tilapia fish tacos with avocado slices and green sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for pan-frying
  • 1 avocado
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 8 small tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce or slaw

Instructions:

  1. Set up breading station: flour, egg, and panko mixed with chili powder and salt.
  2. Coat tilapia in flour, then egg, then panko. Pan-fry in oil until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  3. Mash avocado with lime juice and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Warm tortillas. Fill with crispy tilapia, shredded lettuce, and avocado drizzle.

Tip: Want to skip frying? Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

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21 Easy Fish Tacos for Busy Nights and Hungry Families

Crispy Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Lime Drizzle

crispy tilapia fish tacos with avocado slices and green sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for pan-frying
  • 1 avocado
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 8 small tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce or slaw

Instructions:

  1. Set up breading station: flour, egg, and panko mixed with chili powder and salt.
  2. Coat tilapia in flour, then egg, then panko. Pan-fry in oil until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  3. Mash avocado with lime juice and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Warm tortillas. Fill with crispy tilapia, shredded lettuce, and avocado drizzle.

Tip: Want to skip frying? Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.