Description
Enjoy a quick and healthy meal with this Air Fryer Tilapia recipe. The fish turns out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices. Serve it hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parsley for a delicious touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prepare Tilapia: Pat the tilapia fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place fillets in the air fryer basket, cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and flaky.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne or chili powder.
- Tilapia can be served over salad, rice, or in tacos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
