Description
Discover a quick and healthy way to prepare tilapia using an air fryer. This recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy-on-the-outside, flaky-on-the-inside tilapia fillets in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed)
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the optimal cooking temperature for crispy and even results.
- Prepare tilapia fillets: Pat the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier texture when cooked.
- Mix seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful seasoning blend.
- Season the fillets: Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides to ensure balanced flavor.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the seasoned fillets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd to allow hot air circulation.
- Cook the fish: Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the fillets halfway through the cooking time until they turn golden brown and flake easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately: Remove the tilapia from the air fryer and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges to add a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- This air fryer tilapia pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or dill when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
