A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked air fryer tilapia using thawed fillets. This method yields tender, flaky fish with a crispy exterior, seasoned simply for a delicious and healthy meal.
2 tilapia fillets (thawed, about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Pat the thawed tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
Cook the fillets at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
Carefully remove the fillets from the air fryer and transfer to serving plates.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.