Busy night? Try this 7-minute air fryer tilapia for a weeknight dinner! Quick, easy, and perfect for a fast family meal.
Air fryer tilapia is my go-to for a quick, flavorful meal. In 7 minutes, tender, flaky fish with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of chili sauce for a little zing is ready. It’s a breeze to make, and everyone will appreciate it at your table!
Air Fryer Tilapia
Try this air fryer grilled tilapia with lemon juice or a little bit of chili sauce.
Equipment
- Tongs
- Chef Knife
- Bowl
- Fish Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 Tilapia Fillets 4-5ounces
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tbsp Capers, whole drained
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/8 tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Make the dressing: in a small bowl, combining butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt.3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, 3 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- Season the tilapia: pour over fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano, and paprika.
- Cook the tilapia: carefully add the tilapia to the basket tray in a single layer. Use a spoon to spread the dressing evenly over the fish's surface. Follow the parameter settings below:Cooking Mode: BroilTemperature: 390°F (200℃)Time: 7 minutes
- Use a fish spatula to remove the tilapia from the air fryer and transfer it to a serving tray or plate.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For the Typhur Sync air fryer, set it to Roast mode at 400℉/205°C and cook for 12 minutes.
Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 69gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 1094mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)
It would be nice if the recipe were to specify whether or not to use frozen or fresh tilapia for the given time and temp.