Air Fryer Tilapia: Easy Recipe for Juicy Weeknight Dinners
Learn how to make delicious Air Fryer Tilapia for juicy weeknight dinners. This easy recipe is perfect for busy nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets tilapia
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the tilapia fillets with the olive oil mixture.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tilapia in the seasoning for 30 minutes before air frying.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg