If you’ve never tried cooking seafood in the air fryer, then get ready for your life to change! After I made my air fryer salmon recipe, I knew that I needed to try more air fryer fish. Tilapia is a great choice because it has a neutral flavor that pairs well with everything! This Air Fryer Tilapia gives the salmon a run for its money! This recipe is made with tilapia fillets that are soaked in milk and egg, then coated in flour, breadcrumbs, and the perfect blend of seasonings. The result is tilapia that is deliciously moist and flaky on the inside yet golden-brown and crispy on the outside. This recipe is simple, ready in 25 minutes, and makes the best light and healthy dinner!
Ingredients Needed:
This Air Fryer Tilapia recipe is made with just a few basic ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:
Tilapia: you’ll need 2 full tilapia fillets or 3-4 loins for this recipe. Milk and Egg: coats the outside of the tilapia to add moisture and help the breading stick. Regular milk or buttermilk work great! Seasoned Breadcrumbs, Flour, and Parmesan: the base for our breading. Flour helps absorb moisture, parmesan adds delicious saltiness, and the breadcrumbs are what gives the tilapia that crispy texture. Seasonings: we’re using a flavorful blend of seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
How to Cook Tilapia in the Air Fryer
This Air Fryer Tilapia recipe is ready in a total of 25 minutes for a super quick, healthy dinner option!
Tips, Tricks, and Notes
Pat it dry. Before you season and bread the fish, pat it dry gently with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Too much moisture can prevent the exterior from getting. nice and crispy! Preheat the air fryer. If the air fryer is heating up with the tilapia inside, the outside can burn before the inside is cooked all the way through. Grease the basket. Be sure to grease the air fryer basket lightly with oil. This prevents the tilapia from sticking. Another option is to line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the tilapia. If you want to ensure even cooking, flip the tilapia halfway through the cooking time. If you do this, keep in mind that the fish is delicate, so be gentle.
Serving Suggestions
This air-fried tilapia makes the perfect healthy entree next to a side of Roasted Green Beans, Instant Pot Jasmine Rice or Brown Rice, Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta, or Air Fryer Broccoli. Add a side of Garlic Bread for the finishing touch!
More Air Fryer Recipes to Try
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Salmon
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
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