Air Fryer Tilapia
Oct 10, 2025 02:07 PM
When you’re racing against the clock to feed hungry kids at dinner time, this 10-minute air fryer tilapia recipe is your best kept secret. As a busy mama, I’ve made this with both fresh and frozen fillets countless times. The blackening seasoning gives ordinary tilapia a wow factor and the air fryer helps tilapia come out perfectly flaky every single time.
As a busy mom, I’ve found that tilapia in the air fryer is my solution to those “what’s for dinner?” panic moments. The air fryer method takes the stress out of cooking fish and cooks just in time for the end of an episode of Bluey.
Your family will love this protein-packed dinner – and you’ll love how simple it is!
The secret is in the bold, smoky blackened seasoning that adds a ton of personality to this mild fish. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice enhances the natural flavors of tilapia.
Tilapia delivers protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals, plus it’s a versatile fish that fits into so many eating plans making it a perfect family friendly option.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds tilapia fillets 6 filets, 4 oz. each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon
Blackened Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Prep Time:
3 minutes
Cook Time:
7 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
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