Air-Fryer Tilapia

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This quick and simple air-fryer tilapia recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The tilapia is moist and flaky and gets brightened up with lemon zest and fresh herbs.

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Laura Kanya
Laura Kanya
Laura Kanya

Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies.

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Updated on September 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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air fryer tilapia
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 ¼ pounds tilapia fillets

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ⅛ teaspoon hot paprika

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Lightly coat the fryer basket with cooking spray.

  2. Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Coat the fillets with cooking spray.

  3. Combine lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, paprika and white pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle onto the fish.

  4. Working in batches if necessary, arrange the fish in a single layer in the fryer basket. Cook, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°F and the fish flakes easily with a fork at the thickest part, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with chives and parsley before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

144 Calories
3g Fat
1g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 5 oz.
Calories 144
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Protein 29g 58%
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 176IU 44%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 36mcg 9%
Vitamin K 8mcg 7%
Sodium 220mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 9%
Potassium 439mg 9%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 2mcg 83%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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