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 -

Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa

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10 min.

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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.