Description
This Air Fryer Tilapia recipe is a quick and healthy way to enjoy flavorful fish with a crispy finish. Seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, this dish is not only delicious but also gluten-free and low-carb.
Ingredients
Scale
Tilapia Fillets:
4 tilapia fillets (about 4–6 ounces each)
Seasoning Mix:
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, fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Prepare the Tilapia: Pat the tilapia fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and season with the spice mix.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place fillets in the air fryer basket, cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley garnish if desired.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer; cook in batches if needed.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray fillets with cooking oil before air frying.
- Tilapia can be substituted with cod or haddock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
