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AIR FRYER BLACKENED TILAPIA

Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia

4.10 from 20 votes
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia is one of the best ways to cook up Tilapia, in my opinion. It adds so much flavor to this mild fish and pairs great with any of your favorite side dishes. Perfect for lunch or dinner. This air fryer grilled tilapia will steal the show.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 6 ounces tilapia fillets

Instructions

  • Start by making the rub, mix together the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl.
  • Then rub the spices onto the fish. (Both sides)
  • Spray this fish with olive oil spray, and then place into the air fryer basket or oven. Set the temperature for 400 degrees F, for 4 minutes, after 4 minutes, flip (spray again) and add another 4 minutes.
  • Plate, serve and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg