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Whole Tilapia in Air Fryer

Whole tilapia in air fryer - the image shows a whole fish on a plate with lemon wedges and parsley. the fish appears to be a tilapia, with a golden-brown color and a crispy texture. it is garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley and a few slices of lemon. the plate is white with a speckled pattern and is placed on a dark grey background. the overall presentation of the dish is elegant and appetizing.
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A simple and delicious recipe for cooking a whole tilapia in the air fryer, resulting in crispy skin and tender, flavorful fish.

Ingredients

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1 whole tilapia (about 1 to 1.5 pounds), cleaned and scaled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
Pat the whole tilapia dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire tilapia, including the cavity.
Place lemon slices and fresh parsley sprigs inside the cavity of the fish.
Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
Place the tilapia in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through the cooking time, until the skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the tilapia from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges if desired.

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