Crispy Parmesan Tilapia in Minutes!
Parmesan tilapia: bake this crispy, high-protein fish in your air fryer in under 20 minutes. A healthy and delicious weeknight meal that's surprisingly easy.
Ingredients
- 2 4-6 ounce tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
- Lightly coat the tilapia fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
- Press each seasoned tilapia fillet firmly into the Parmesan cheese, coating both sides well.
- Line your air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper and lightly spray it with olive oil.
- Carefully place the cheese-coated tilapia fillets onto the prepared parchment paper in a single layer.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 6-12 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.