Description
This Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe is a quick and healthy way to prepare delicious fish fillets with a flavorful seasoning. The air fryer creates a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and moist. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Tilapia Fillets:
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 4–6 ounces each)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Fillets: Pat the tilapia fillets dry and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Season the Fish: Mix garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of the fillets.
- Cook: Place fillets in the air fryer basket, air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lemon juice and olive oil before cooking.
- This recipe can also be made with cod or haddock.
- 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: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
