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Air Fryer Tilapia
Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe is a healthy and delicious dinner option. It cooks in about 5 minutes for a quick meal any night of the week.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia filets
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Pat all the tilapia filets with a paper towel until they are dry.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then run the air fryer at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the tilapia filets with the olive oil with a basting brush. Then sprinkle both sides of the filets with the seasoning mixture and use the basting brush to push the seasoning into the filets so that it stays on while it coats.
- Place the tilapia in a single layer in the air fryer (do not overlap). Cook for 5-6 minutes at 350 degrees F until the filets are cooked through and golden brown.
- Make sure the tilapia reaches a safe internal temperature for 130-135 degrees F. Use an instant read meat thermometer to confirm this. If the tilapia hasn't reached this temperature yet, cook in 2 minutes intervals until it's reached.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice on the tilapia when serving and then it's ready to enjoy!
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Notes
- *Make sure that the tilapia is completely defrosted before cooking in the air fryer if you use frozen tilapia filets.
- *Leftover tilapia should be stored in the refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Potassium
550mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.