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Air Fryer Tilapia

Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 305
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each), patted dry
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray or oil mister
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. Season the tilapia fillets on both sides with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Dip each fillet in the egg, then press into the panko breadcrumbs to coat both sides.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray, arrange the fillets in a single layer, and mist the tops with oil. Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping once and spraying the second side, until golden and the fish flakes easily.
  4. Plate the tilapia, add lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the breaded fillets rest for 5 minutes before air frying so the coating sets. If your air fryer runs hot, check a minute early to avoid over-browning.