Description
This 15-Minute Air Fryer Tilapia recipe delivers crispy, golden fillets with a tender, flaky interior. It’s a quick, healthy meal that’s full of flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or as a lighter dinner option.
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper (optional).
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the fillets.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
For a citrusy twist, sprinkle lemon zest over the fish before cooking.
Experiment with herbs like thyme or parsley in place of oregano for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
