Ingredients
– 4 tilapia fillets
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1-First, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to set the stage for even cooking.
2-Next, place the tilapia fillets on a plate and drizzle them with the olive oil for that essential crispy coating.
3-In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful blend.
4-Sprinkle this mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets for full flavor distribution.
5-Arrange the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them for the best air circulation.
6-Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve that golden crispiness on both sides.
7-Once done, remove the fillets and serve them with lemon wedges if you like a fresh zing.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Experiment with different spice blends like Cajun or lemon pepper for variety.
🍳 Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
🧽 Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil for easier cleaning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 361 milligrams
- Fat: 11 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 3 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 97 milligrams