Description
This 15-Minutes Air Fryer Tilapia is crispy, flaky, and packed with flavor—without the need for breading or deep frying. A healthy, fast, and fuss-free recipe perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 4–6 oz each, fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Season the Fish: Pat tilapia dry. Brush both sides with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly on both sides of the fillets.
- Air Fry: Place fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove carefully and serve with lemon wedges and optional parsley. Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Preheat the air fryer for crispier results.
- Pat fish dry to avoid steaming instead of browning.
- Flip halfway to evenly brown both sides.
- Use a thermometer to ensure internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Add chili flakes or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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