Description
This Quick 15-Minute Air Fryer Tilapia recipe delivers perfectly crispy, tender, and flavorful fish with minimal effort. Healthy, delicious, and ready faster than takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Pat tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- Brush each fillet evenly with the seasoned oil mixture on both sides.
- Arrange fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internal temperature.
- Remove carefully and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a spicier version, add 1/4 tsp cayenne or use Cajun seasoning. To make in the oven, bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes. Store leftovers up to 3 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer tilapia, quick fish recipe, healthy seafood, 15 minute dinner, crispy tilapia