Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets
Air-fried catfish fillets develop a spicy, blackened crust while staying tender and flaky inside. Butter, olive oil, and blackened seasoning create a rich, peppery coating, making this quick fish dish well suited to a weeknight dinner or an easy casual meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 17 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk melted butter, olive oil, and blackened seasoning together in a small bowl until combined. Brush the paste onto both sides of the catfish fillets.
- 3
Place fillets in the basket of the air fryer and cook until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 573.77 kcal High 29%
- Protein 36.14 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 0.19 g 0%
- Total Fat 48.31 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 18.32 g High 92%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 186.73 mg High 62%
- Sodium 317.33 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 684.94 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 184.28 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Air Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Blackening Seasoning, Catfish, Olive Oil, and Unsalted Butter. Each serving provides about 573.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are Blackening Seasoning, Catfish, Olive Oil, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 573.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets healthy?
- Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 573.77 calories and 36.14 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 317.33 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.32 g (92% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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