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Busy night? Try this 7-minute air fryer tilapia for weeknight dinner! Quick, easy, and perfect for a fast family meal.

air fryer tilapia

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

Air Fryer Tilapia

Try this air fryer grilled tilapia with lemon juice or a little bit of chili sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 493 kcal

Equipment

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: Broil
    Temperature: 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!

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.)