Description
A quick and healthy way to cook tilapia in an air fryer. This recipe delivers crispy, flavorful fish with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
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.
- Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- 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, until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the fillets with cooking oil before air frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer tilapia, healthy fish recipe, quick dinner