Air Fryer Cajun Fish
Buy our air fryer e-cookbooks today Hey if you’ve been loving white fish and air frying, here’s a great combination you’ll turn to. Our air fryer cajun fish recipe is loaded with flavor and is so simple to cook. This is one of the no brainer, go-recipes to have in your archive.
Is Cajun Fish Spicy?
It doesn’t have to be spicy but if you want the fish really spicy, then just add more spice. You can control the amount of spice on your white fish if you custom mix the spice blend. Just add more or less of the cayenne pepper. But if you’re buying already mixed cajun seasoning at the store, then each brand has a different spice level. So whatever prepared cajun spice you buy, you’re committed to the level of heat!
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What are Cajun seafood flavors?
This iconic flavor cuisine is distinctly flavorful and robust. Origins are from Acadian settlers of Louisiana and include a bold mix of spices. With combinations of ingredients like spicy cayenne pepper, garlic, onions, black pepper and ground paprika this packs a punch of flavor to seafood. The combination of these types of seasonings and flavors is collectively known as Cajun seasoning or flavors. Our recipe uses individual ingredients but if you want to make the recipe quicker, you can use prepared cajun seasoning. Here’s some top store bought cajun seasoning spice to have in your pantry:
Tips for Air Frying White Fish
- How Long to Air Fry? Air frying the cajun white fish takes about 9-12 minutes depending on how many fillets and how thick the fillets are. So expect about 10 minutes (average). But check the fish after 10 minutes and if you feel that you want your fish cooked more, then add more air frying time.
- Crispier fish: if you like your fish crispy, then pre-heat the air fryer for about 5 minutes before you cook the fish. This will give a nice sear if you like your fish to be crispy.
- Keep the fish from sticking by using parchment sheets like we did.
- If you’re not wanting so much spice, then try making our popular air fryer white fish recipe.
- Check out our air fryer cajun fish recipe below for more recipe details and step-by-step images.
Air Fryer Cajun Fish
Ingredients
- 2 white fish fillets (6 oz./170g each tilapia, cod, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cayenne , or to spice preference
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- oil spray , for coating fish (you can also just brush the oil)
- lemon wedges , optional
Equipment
- Oil Sprayer optional
Instructions
- Optional for crispier fish – Preheat air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Make the cajun spice mix: combine all the spices together in a bowl – feel free to adjust the amounts on any of them to your own personal taste (1 teaspoon (5ml) smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) cayenne (or to spice preference), 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt, and 1/4 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper).
- Generously season both sides of the fish with the cajun spice mix. Liberally spray or brush with oil both sides of the seasoned fillets.
- Place a perforated parchment paper or perforated air fryer silicone mat inside basket/tray or spray the basket/tray with oil.
- In a single layer, put the seasoned fish in the air fryer basket/tray. Making sure the fillets aren’t overlapping or else it won’t cook evenly.
- Air Fry at 400°F (205°C) for 8 minutes. Check the fish and continue to air fry for another 1-3 minutes or until cooked to your preference and the fish flakes easily.
- Serve with lemon wedges if you want a bright pop of citrus flavor
Nutrition Information per Serving
Enjoy Healthy Air Fryer Cajun Fish in Different Ways
The possibilities are endless. Make fish tacos, fish wraps, salads and sandwiches. This is such a healthy low carb and keto friendly fish recipe, it’s hard to not just want to dive into the fillets. Add a squeeze of lemon and it’s so yummy. The history of cajun seafood is fascinating too if you want to learn more about this popular flavor.
How to Keep Fish from Sticking to Air Fryer Basket or Racks
Fish can easily stick to the air fryer bases so we suggest using a liner. This will minimize tear to the fish fillet and have you less frustrated. It really sucks if you’re cooking a beautiful fillet of fish and it all breaks apart by not releasing from the racks or trays.
Must Haves to Make Air Frying Better
The Evo Oil Sprayers are the best. Perfect for air frying, grilling, and everyday cooking. Don’t clog like most others we’ve bought and have a good spray. There’s a bunch of bottle types, but most all have the same great spray head.
Perforated Non-Stick Silicone Mats are so nice for air frying. They come in Square or Round. The mats will minimize sticking and still have the holes to allow the hot air to flow around the food like it should in an air fryer.
Perforated Parchment Sheets are perfect for air frying or steaming in a bamboo steamer. Minimize sticking, easy clean up, and great air flow with the holes in the sheets. A must have if you have a wire basket/tray.
More Fish Recipes:
- Baked crispy fish fillets – healthier version vs deep frying
- Lemon pepper white fish with amazing sauce
- Crispy fried fish fillets are better than a restaurant and more budget friendly too
- why you should use air fryer perforated silicone liners
1 Comment on “Air Fryer Cajun Fish”
This cajun fish was so good for my keto diet. The flavors were simply awesome.