How to Make Air Fryer Parmesan Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is not only delicious but also healthy? Look no further! This air fryer parmesan tilapia recipe is the perfect solution for a busy night when you want to get a nutritious and flavorful meal on the table in no time. With just a few simple ingredients and the magic of the air fryer, you can have a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home.

Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish that is a great choice for those who ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (Optional)
  • 4 lemon wedges (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Pat tilapia filets dry with paper towels. Spritz both sides with cooking spray, then press both sides of the filets into the Parmesan mixture. Shake off any excess, then spray again with cooking spray. Place in the basket of the air fryer.
  • Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes. You may need to cook the fish in 2 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 504mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Potassium: 744mg