These air fryer blackened tilapia fish fillets are perfectly seasoned and cooked until buttery and flaky. Top off a healthy salad or serve with some delicious veggies on the side for a keto friendly and low-carb meal. Although, my family’s favorite way of enjoy tilapia fillets is in some tasty fish tacos. If you’ve never tried blackened seasoning, you’ll be happy to know that it goes great on all kinds of fish recipes like this blackened grouper or blackened ahi tuna. It’s easy to make your own spice blend or buy your favorite store bought version to make this blackened tilapia recipe even easier. And if you need some healthy air fryer recipe ideas, be sure to try this Air Fryer Blackened Chicken and this Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe.
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Ingredients
- Tilapia Fish Fillets – Generously season the tilapia on all sides with the blackened seasoning.
- Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best.
- Blackened Seasoning – Make your own homemade version or try this store bought old bay blackened seasoning.
Season the fish on all sides with the blackened seasoning and transfer to the air fryer to cook.
How To Make Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the tilapia fillets.
- Pat dry the fish with a paper towel before seasoning.
- Season the tilapia on all sides with blackened seasoning.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer with this propellant-free avocado oil spray.
- Transfer the tilapia fillets to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. There is no need to flip.
- Use a spatula to remove the tilapia from the air fryer so the fish doesn’t break apart.
- Top with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately over salad, in fish tacos or any other way you’d like.
Storing Suggestions
Store leftover air fried tilapia in an air tight container once the fillets have completely cooled. Refrigerate and consume within 3-4 days for best results.
Recipe Notes
- You’ll know the fish fillets are ready once they flake easily with a fork.
- This recipe was made with old bay blackened seasoning.
- Patting the tilapia dry before seasoning will ensure the flavor really sticks to the fish while leaving behind a mild lemon flavor from the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Cook the fillets in batches so you don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
- Always read your air fryer manual before using it.
Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia
Equipment
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb tilapia
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 small lemon
- 3 tsp blackened seasoning or to taste
- fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the tilapia fillets.
- Pat dry the fish with a paper towel before seasoning.
- Season the tilapia on all sides with blackened seasoning.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer with this propellant-free avocado oil spray.
- Transfer the tilapia fillets to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. There is no need to flip.
- Use a spatula to remove the tilapia from the air fryer so the fish doesn’t break apart.
- Top with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately over salad, in fish tacos or any other way you’d like.
Notes
- You’ll know the fish fillets are ready once they flake easily with a fork.
- This recipe was made with old bay blackened seasoning.
- Patting the tilapia dry before seasoning will ensure the flavor really sticks to the fish while leaving behind a mild lemon flavor from the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Cook the fillets in batches so you don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
- Always read your air fryer manual before using it.