Juicy Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia - Crispy 15-Minute Meal
Get perfectly seasoned, flaky fish in minutes with this Air Fryer Dinners recipe. A quick, healthy dinner the whole family loves.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets about 1 lb total
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Generously coat both sides of each fillet with the blackening seasoning, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.