Description
Air Fryer Tilapia is a light, crispy, and delicious seafood dish made in minutes. The tilapia fillets are seasoned with simple spices and air-fried to perfection—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
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For the Tilapia
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fish
- If frozen, thaw completely
- Pat dry using paper towels (this is crucial for crispiness)
Step 2: Season the Fillets
- Lightly coat both sides with oil
- Sprinkle seasoning evenly across each fillet
Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer (Optional)
- Set to 400°F (200°C)
- Preheating helps achieve a crisp exterior
Step 4: Arrange in Basket
- Place fillets in a single layer
- Avoid overlapping
Step 5: Cook
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes
- Flip halfway through (optional but recommended)
Step 6: Check for Doneness
- Fish should flake easily with a fork
- Surface should be lightly golden
- Prep Time: PT05M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: crispy air fryer tilapia