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15 minute air fryer breaded tilapia

15 Minute Air Fryer Breaded Tilapia: Quick & Crispy Delight


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Quick and easy air fryer breaded tilapia ready in 15 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each fillet in flour, then dip it in egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. Place the breaded tilapia fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
  • You can substitute tilapia with other white fish.
  • Adjust cooking time for thicker fillets.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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