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Air fryer tilapia flaked on a plate with green beans.
5 from 7 votes

Air Fryer Tilapia


Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
4 servings
Perfectly seasoned tilapia filets cooked up tender and flakey in the air fryer.

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia filets
  • 2 tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish:

  • fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Drizzle oil on tilapia. Rub it into the filets to coat in oil.
    Oil rubbed on raw fish.
  • In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt and black pepper together.
    spices mixed in a bowl
  • Sprinkle spice mix evenly over tilapia, then rub it into the filets.
    Spices rubbed on raw fish.
  • Spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Cook in the air fryer in a single layer for 8 minutes at 350°F. Depending on your air fryer size you may have to cook these in two shifts.
    Raw, seasoned tilapia in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove from the air fryer when the fish flakes easily and is cooked through.
    Air fryer tilapia in an air fryer basket.
  • Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges (optional).
    cooked tilapia on a plate

Notes

Air Fryer Notes:
  • Some air fryers have a pre-heat option. Preheating may reduce the cooking time a little bit.
  • Air fryers need space between the food items to circulate and cook properly. Do not overcrowd your air fryer. 
 
Recipe Notes:
  • For spicy fish, add ¼-½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. 
  • For easier cleanup, line air fryer basket/tray with aerated parchment paper made for air fryers (or make your own and punch some holes into it).

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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