Blackened Tilapia in Air Fryer
A quick and flavorful blackened tilapia recipe cooked to perfection in the air fryer. This dish features tender tilapia fillets coated with a spicy blackening seasoning, making it a healthy and delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless and boneless
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt 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 generously on both sides of each fillet, pressing gently to adhere the spices.
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
Air fry the tilapia fillets at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the tilapia from the air fryer and serve immediately.