Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia

Ingredients 

• 4-6 fillets tilapia
• 3 tablespoon avocado oil

Blackened Seasoning Rub

• 3 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Garnish

• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions 

• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, ground pepper, and ground cayenne pepper.
• Rinse the tilapia fillets and pat dry with a paper towel. In another bowl, drizzle and coat the tilapia with oil. Then, drain the excess oil and season both sides of each fillet with the blackened seasoning (about 1 tablespoon for each fillet). Shake off any excess seasoning before placing it into the air fryer.
• Generously spray each tilapia fillet with oil. Air fry for 7-9 minutes. The fish is done when the internal temperature is 145°F and is easily flaked by a fork at the thickest part.