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Air Fryer Tilapia on a plate and herbs with lemon.
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Air Fryer Tilapia (Crazy Easy)

Make the crispiest air fryer tilapia with a dash of seasoning and a drizzle of lemon butter. It's the perfect weeknight dinner — quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Course seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Tilapia, Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 323kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
    Garlic parsley salt and paprika in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the fish and gently rub it in to coat.
    Seasoned tilapia on a plate.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly drizzle or spray the air fryer tray with oil, and place the fillets in a single layer on it. Cook the tilapia for 8 minutes total, or until it flakes easily, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
    Seasoned tilapia in air fryer basket.
  • Gently remove the fish from the air fryer and drizzle with melted butter. Garnish with fresh parsley and optionally add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Enjoy!
    Air Fryer Tilapia on a plate with herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1371mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg