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Air Fryer Tilapia
Air Fryer Tilapia is a fast and easy way to cook seasoned tilapia fillets until flaky and lightly crisp. A simple spice rub of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder coats the fish, and the air fryer does the rest in under 10 minutes. Serve with steamed rice and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
American Filipino Mediterranean seafood Updated 2/10/2026
Ingredients
Measured from the catalog payload.
- 4 pieces tilapia fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- lemon wedge
Instructions
8 cooking steps
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry on both sides using paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and gives the fish a better texture.
- Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Brush both sides of the tilapia fillets with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the fish, covering all surfaces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
- Arrange the tilapia fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between each piece. Avoid overlapping so the fillets cook evenly.
- Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Serve with steamed rice.
Catalog details
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Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Fish air fryer, flaky, healthy, quick Public recipe Revision 1