Name: Air Fryer Sardine Tacos
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans sardines in olive oil, drained (Wild Planet is my go-to); 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning; 2 teaspoons corn starch (or rice flour); 4 corn tortillas, charred; 1 avocado, smashed; 1 cup fresh mango, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, diced; 1 habanero (or jalapeno), diced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons honey; Pinch of kosher salt

Ingredients

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2 cans sardines in olive oil, drained (Wild Planet is my go-to)
2 teaspoons blackening seasoning
2 teaspoons corn starch (or rice flour)
4 corn tortillas, charred
1 avocado, smashed

For Mango Salsa:

1 cup fresh mango, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, diced
1 habanero (or jalapeno), diced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
Pinch of kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer. Drain sardines. Combine blackening seasoning and cornstarch, then sprinkle over drained sardines.
Gently move seasoned sardines to air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees. Smash avocado, char tortillas, and prepare mango salsa.
Combine diced mango, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro and spicy pepper. Top with fresh lime juice, honey and a pinch of salt. Toss to combine. Spread a few tablespoons of smashed avocado onto each charred tortilla.
Top with two blackened sardines. Spoon fresh mango salsa over each. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

These tacos are best served the day you make them. But if you have leftovers, a few tips!

Storing Leftovers

Sardines: Place cooked sardines in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Tortillas: Wrap unused charred tortillas in foil or a resealable plastic bag. Store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Mango Habanero Salsa: Keep salsa in separate airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Leftovers

Sardines: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness. Or use a skillet over medium heat with a light spray of oil to crisp them up again.
Tortillas: Warm in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Prep Time: 12
Cook Time: 8
Category: Easy Recipes
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4
Calories: 206
Sugar: 4.6 g
Sodium: 1515.2 mg
Fat: 13.1 g
Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
Protein: 2.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg