15-Minute Air Fryer Tilapia: Crispy, Flaky Perfection
Indulge in a quick and healthy culinary delight with our 15-Minute Air Fryer Tilapia recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish offers crispy, golden-brown fillets that are tender and flaky on the inside. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can whip up this flavorful fish dinner in no time. Customize the spices to suit your taste, making it an ideal choice for the whole family—even picky eaters will love it! Serve alongside fresh salads, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
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 the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Season both sides of the fillets evenly with the spice mix.
- Place the seasoned fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg