Description
Quick and flavorful tilapia cooked in an air fryer with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the tilapia fillets evenly with the mixture.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness; the fish should flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from the air fryer and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: 15 minute air fryer lemon garlic tilapia