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Air fryer tilapia with fries and tartare sauce.
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Air Fryer Tilapia

How to cook tilapia or other white fish in an air fryer.
Cuisine Global
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 225kcal
Author Eliza

Ingredients

Crumbed fish

  • 4 fresh tilapia fillets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Olive oil drizzle

Cooking

  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
  • Pat tilapia dry, and add to bowl with oil mixture. Turn the fish to coat well.
  • Add the panko bread crumbs to the bowl and press them into the fish down so they stick and coat the fillets on all sides.
  • Place tilapia in air fryer basket [Note 1]
  • Air fry tilapia for approximately 10 minutes until it has cooked through and the crumb is golden-brown and the fillets are 145°F / 63°C in the center of the thickest part [Note 2]. Flip the fish fillets over halfway through the cooking time if required for your air fryer.

Notes

  1. If your air fryer basket is prone to sticking, give it s quick spray with oil before adding the tilapia fillets.
  2. Check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g