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Overhead shot of air fried tilapia fillet on a black plate, and lemon slices on the side
5 from 26 votes

Air Fryer Tilapia

Air Fryer Tilapia is a tender flaky fish made with a simple seasoning in less than 15 minutes for a delicious and healthy dinner!
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets 4-6 ounces each
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or granules
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Serving:

  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F/180°C for 5 minutes.Make the Seasoning Blend: Combine the seasoning and spices in a small bowl.
  • Pat the fillet dry and drizzle it with olive oil, then use a pastry brush or your hands to lightly coat the fish all over with the oil. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the fish.
  • Line the basket with a parchment paper liner if you prefer to use one. Add the fish to the air fryer basket and air fry for 6–7 minutes making sure to flip halfway through.
  • Let the air fryer tilapia rest for 5 minutes then serve it with lemon wedges and sides of your choice.

Notes

  • You could use either fresh fish fillets or frozen fish fillets that are completely thawed. The fillets should not be too thin as thin strips won't work in this recipe. For smaller pieces of fish, try this Air Fryer fish sticks recipe.
  • Make sure that your air fryer basket is not overcrowded as that will prevent the fish from crisping.
  • You might need to adjust the cooking times depending on the kind and the thickness of the fish that you're using and the model of your air fryer. Fish is ready when it's easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.5mg