Blackened Tilapia in Air Fryer
A quick and flavorful blackened tilapia recipe cooked to perfection in the air fryer, delivering a crispy, spicy crust and tender, flaky fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless and boneless
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and white pepper to make the blackening seasoning.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet evenly with olive oil.
Sprinkle the blackening seasoning evenly over both sides of each fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Cook the tilapia in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the tilapia fillets from the air fryer and serve immediately.