Air Fryer Tilapia
Enjoy crispy, flaky tilapia in just 15 minutes with this simple air fryer recipe. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
- Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly coat the fish with a tablespoon of cornstarch before seasoning.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your tilapia fillets.
- Feel free to substitute other seasonings like paprika, onion powder, or your favorite fish rub.
- This recipe is a great option for a quick protein boost, similar to what you might find with some meal planning services.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/air-fryer-tilapia-15-min-crispy-delight/