Air Fryer Blackened Catfish: Juicy Flavor in Minutes
This Air Fryer Blackened Catfish recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Cajun cooking to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the catfish fillets.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned catfish.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for your desired level of spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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