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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Tilapia

Air Fryer Tilapia

Enjoy a quick and healthy meal with this easy air fryer tilapia recipe. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Preheat Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tilapia Fillets
  • 2 pieces tilapia fillets about 6 oz each
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino garlic powder
  • 1 cucchiaino paprika
  • 0.5 cucchiaino salt
  • 0.25 cucchiaino black pepper
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 10 g Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with the spice mixture.
  4. Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 810mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For even cooking, ensure the tilapia fillets are of similar thickness. You can substitute tilapia with another white fish like cod or haddock.
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