Tilapia Fillets
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Tilapia Fillets

Yield
Prep
Total
2 fillets
5m
15m
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Tilapia cooks fast in the air fryer, making it perfect for a quick dinner. The result is flaky and tender. Find the full recipe, with ingredient amounts, instructions, and recommended air frying time here.

Ingredients

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Season it upPairs with Cajun Heat, Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Herb, or Old Bay ClassicSee all seasonings →

Steps

  1. 01Pat the fillets dry.
  2. 02Spray with oil and season.
  3. 03Ready for the air fryer.
Tilapia is a mild, inexpensive white fish that takes seasoning well. It's thinner than most fillets, so check it early. It goes from perfectly flaky to dry and papery fast. If your fillets are very thin (under 1/2 inch), reduce cook time by 2 to 3 minutes from the food page.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
375°F
10m
5m
No
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 02Pat tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel.
  3. 03Lightly coat with oil and desired seasonings.
  4. 04Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. 05Cook for 8-10 minutes depending on thickness.
  6. 06Remove carefully with a spatula when the fish flakes easily.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.

Recipe Notes

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Season it up

Pairs well

Meal Prep

Stores 2 days refrigerated. Reheat at 275°F (135°C) for 3-4 minutes. Very thin, so don't overdo it.

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