Name: Air Fryer Tilapia
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 to 4 tilapia filets (6 ounces each; 1 pound total); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Cooking spray (for serving); 1 lime (for serving); 3 to 4 tilapia filets (6 ounces each; 1 pound total); 1-1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Cooking spray (for serving); 1 lemon (for serving)

Description

Deliciously seasoned air fryer tilapia filets that are easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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3 to 4 tilapia filets (6 ounces each; 1 pound total)
2 teaspoons paprika
1–1/4 teaspoons ground chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray (for serving)
1 lime (for serving)
3 to 4 tilapia filets (6 ounces each; 1 pound total)
1–1/2 tablespoons paprika
1–1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking spray (for serving)
1 lemon (for serving)

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Instructions

If frozen, thaw according to package directions, then pat dry with paper towels. If fresh, rinse under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
Preheat air fryer at 400℉ for 3 minutes (run on empty).
Combine all listed spices under either Mexican-inspired or Cajun-inspired spice blend in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Drizzle in olive oil and mix until you have a thick paste.
Rub the seasoning paste evenly over both sides of the tilapia filets and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Place filets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 7–10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork (145°F internal temperature is recommended).
Remove and drizzle with lemon or lime juice, or see note for more serving suggestions.
Enjoy!

Notes

Serving suggestions (see note 1)
If using frozen tilapia, refer to package directions for thawing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 filet
Calories: 200
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg