Air Fryer Tilapia (7 min)
This air fryer tilapia is a quick, easy, and delicious dinner idea that comes together in less than 10 minutes! Healthy, tender, and flavorful.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 155kcal
Author Arman
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets 4-6 ounces each
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
For the lemon butter sauce
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
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Pat dry the tilapia fillets. Mix the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic and using your hands, rub the spices over both sides of the fish.
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Add the tilapia filets in the air fryer basket and spray the top with cooking spray. Air fry for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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While the fish is cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley.
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Brush the lemon butter sauce generously over the top of the fish fillets and serve immediately.
Notes
TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days.
TO FREEZE: Place cooked and cooled tilapia can in an airtight container and stored in the freezer for up to two months.
TO REHEAT: Either microwave the fish for 20-30 seconds or reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes, until crispy around the edges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg