Air Fryer Blackened Fish Tacos

Blackened fish tacos made simple in the air fryer. Cooking the fish quickly at a high temperature in the air fryer results in a crispy, blackened crust while the fish stays moist and flaky.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• cooking spray
• 1 pound tilapia fillets
• 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob
• ¼ cup blackened seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine black beans, corn, olive oil, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently stir until beans and corn are evenly coated; set aside.

Step 3

Lay fish fillets on a clean work surface and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly spray each fillet with cooking spray and sprinkle 1/2 of the blackened seasoning over the top. Flip fillets over, spray with cooking spray, and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning.

Step 4

Place fish in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 2 minutes. Flip fish and cook 2 more minutes; transfer to a plate.

Step 5

Place bean and corn mixture in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Step 6

Place fish into corn tortillas and top with bean and corn mixture. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.