Air Fryer Blackened Catfish

Make these air fryer blackened catfish fillets with simple ingredients. Enjoy a low carb meal or make a fish sandwich with all your favorite toppings.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer blackened catfish, air fryer catfish fillets, air fried blackened catfish

Prep Time: 38

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 58

Servings: fillets

Calories: 873kcal

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

2 catfish fillets
2 tbsp blackened seasoning
2 tsp cayenne pepper
lemon juice 1 tbsp for the milk and 2 tsp for the melted butter sauce
1 garlic clove minced
1 sprig parsley chopped
2 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Place the catfish fillets, milk and 1 tbsp of lemon juice in a ziploc bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before air frying.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the blackened seasoning and cayenne pepper.
Spray the inside of the air fryer with propellant free avocado oil spray.
Remove the catfish fillets from the refrigerator and transfer to a plate. Pat dry each fillet on both sides with paper towels.
Coat each fish fillet with the seasoning mix on both sides.
Transfer the catfish to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
Melt the butter, chop and mince the parsley and garlic clove.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, parsley, garlic and 2 tsp of lemon juice.
Remove the blackened catfish fillets from the air fryer and serve with the lemon butter sauce.

Notes

Always read your air fryer manual.

Cooking times may vary based on your air fryer's brand.

Season according to taste.

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