Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets
Air-Fried Blackened Catfish Fillets feature a smoky, peppery crust that gives way to moist, flaky fish in every bite. The buttery richness and a hint of olive oil help the spices bloom, creating deep, Cajun-inspired flavor without the heaviness of deep frying. Perfect for a quick weeknight Dinner or a light weekend meal with a crisp salad or rice.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter, olive oil, and blackened seasoning until a paste forms. Brush the paste over both sides of the catfish fillets.
- 3
Place the fillets in the air fryer basket and cook until the fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 573.77 kcal High
- Protein 36.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.19 g Moderate
- Total Fat 48.31 g High
- Saturated Fat 18.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 186.73 mg High
- Sodium 317.33 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.15 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source
- Potassium 684.94 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 230.9 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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