15-Minute Air Fryer Tilapia: Crispy, Flaky Perfection
Enjoy quick and healthy meals with 15-Minute Air Fryer Tilapia: Crispy, Flaky Perfection that’s perfect for busy nights—try it today!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry and brush both sides with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Evenly sprinkle this seasoning over both sides of the fillets.
- Place the seasoned fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and flaky when tested with a fork.
- Serve immediately, pairing with fresh vegetables or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg