Air Fryer Tilapia
This quick and healthy Air Fryer Tilapia recipe delivers tender, flaky fish with a crispy seasoned crust in under 20 minutes. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or a nutritious high protein meal plan.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets tilapia fillets, fresh or thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- For serving lemon wedges
- Optional fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Brush both sides of the fillets lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of each fillet, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mg
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