Air Fryer Tilapia
This air fryer tilapia recipe is a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that requires minimal effort. Even better is the fact that this tilapia is perfectly cooked in just over 10 minutes!
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz. tilapia fillets (3 fillets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- lemon wedges, for serving
- minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF for 4 to 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides of each fillet with the prepared seasoning mix. Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may have to cook the fish in batches, depending on how large your air fryer is and how many fillets you're cooking.16 oz. tilapia fillets
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Check for doneness.The tilapia is done when it easily flakes with a fork, and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Using a fish spatula or another long thin spatula, carefully transfer the tilapia to serving plates. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the tilapia fillets before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.lemon wedges, for serving, minced fresh parsley, for garnish
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Notes
- Serve the tilapia with sides of your choice or on a bun, salad, taco, etc.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your preferences. Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- This cooking method works well for other types of fish that are similar in size and flavor, such as striped bass, rainbow trout, red snapper, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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