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seasoned air fryer cajun fish in basket
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Air Fryer Cajun Fish

For a crispier edged fish, preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes before cooking. You can make the cajun seasoning or buy your favorite. For best texture, only air fry as many fillets that can fit in a single layer in your air fryer basket/tray. You don’t want to overlap the fillets when they cook.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 183kcal

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

Instructions 

  • Optional for crispier fish - Preheat air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
    pre heated air fryer
  • 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).
    cajun spice mix for fish
  • Generously season both sides of the fish with the cajun spice mix. Liberally spray or brush with oil both sides of the seasoned fillets.
    seasoned white fish fillets with oil
  • Place a perforated parchment paper or perforated air fryer silicone mat inside basket/tray or spray the basket/tray with oil.
    spraying oil on perforated paper
  • 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.
    raw seasoned fish in air fryer basket
  • 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.
    cooked fish fillet on spatula
  • Serve with lemon wedges if you want a bright pop of citrus flavor
    air fried cajun white fish on a plate with lemon wedges
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg