Name: Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. finely ground cornmeal -; 2 tsp. dried oregano -; 2 tsp. sweet paprika -; 1 tsp. dark brown sugar -; 1 tsp. dried thyme -; 1 tsp. ground cumin -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided -; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more -; 4 (6-oz.) tilapia filets -; Olive oil cooking spray -; 2 ripe mangoes, pitted, peeled, and chopped (about 2 1/4 c.) -; 1/2 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 c.) -; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped -; 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves -; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

Ingredients for - Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa

1. 1 tbsp. finely ground cornmeal

2. 2 tsp. dried oregano

3. 2 tsp. sweet paprika

4. 1 tsp. dark brown sugar

5. 1 tsp. dried thyme

6. 1 tsp. ground cumin

7. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

8. 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided

9. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more

10. 4 (6-oz.) tilapia filets

11. Olive oil cooking spray

12. 2 ripe mangoes, pitted, peeled, and chopped (about 2 1/4 c.)

13. 1/2 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 c.)

14. 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

15. 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves

16. 1/4 c. fresh lime juice

17. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

How to cook deliciously - Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa

1 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine cornmeal, oregano, paprika, brown sugar, thyme, cumin, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pat tilapia dry with paper towels; generously season both sides with cornmeal mixture (use it all), pressing to adhere. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

In an air-fryer basket, place 1 fillet. Cook at 400° until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining fish.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mangoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper.

4 . Stage

Divide tilapia among plates. Top with mango salsa.