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

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy and delicious, then this Quick Air Fryer Tilapia recipe is just what you need. Tilapia is a lean and mild-tasting fish that is perfect for the air fryer, as it cooks quickly and evenly, resulting in a perfectly crispy and tender fillet. This recipe is a great option for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast, but don't want to sacrifice flavor or nutrition.

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Ingredients

  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen
  • 4 lemon slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or line with a parchment liner.
  • Whisk flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Remove tilapia filets from the package and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly spray filets with olive oil, and sprinkle flour seasoning over each filet, pressing down to coat all of the fish. Turn them over, and season on the other side as well. Place the filets into the air fryer basket, without overlapping, so air can circulate around the filets.
  • Cook until tilapia filets flake easily with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. There is no need to flip them. Depending on your air fryer size, you might have to cook them in batches.
  • Top each filet with a slice of lemon, and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Potassium: 498mg