easy air fryer tilapia
Air Fryer Tilapia is a quick, healthy seafood recipe made with simple pantry seasonings.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional for Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
- Steamed vegetables
- Rice
- Roasted potatoes
- Garden salad
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels.
- Place the fillets on a large plate and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet.
- Arrange the fillets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overlapping.
- Cook the Air Fryer Tilapia for 10 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through cooking.
- The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove carefully and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors beautifully.
- Pair with roasted asparagus, broccoli, or green beans.
- Delicious served over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes.
- Try adding Italian seasoning or Cajun seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model.