DELICIOUS AIR FRYER TILAPIA This 15-minute Ninja Air Fryer Tilapia with Garlic Butter recipe will help you air fry tilapia fast and easily. It doesn’t need to be turned and simply requires a few seasonings. This seafood main dinner may be prepared in a normal air fryer and feeds two people wonderfully.
INGREDIENTS FOR DELICIOUS AIR FRYER TILAPIA:
- Fresh, thawed tilapia fillets (1 pound). If necessary, use smaller fillets so that two may fit in the basket; I used two 6-8 ounce fillets.
- Two teaspoons of garlic butter.
- Two teaspoons of olive oil.
- One teaspoon Cajun spice) or lemon pepper spice (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELICIOUS AIR FRYER TILAPIA:
- Tilapia fillets should be drizzled with olive oil.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese and cajun spice on top, making sure the cheese is distributed evenly. - Optional: to help raise the fish. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper liners.
- Place the fish in the basket of the air fryer.
- Turn on the air fryer to 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes. There’s no need to roll over.
- Plate the fish and top with melted garlic butter.
FURTHER NOTES:
- To help removing the fish easier, line your air fryer basket with an 8-inch circle of parchment paper or air fryer parchment paper liners. To prevent your fish from sticking, brush the bottom of the basket with cooking or olive oil.
- Skin is not necessary. Your fish may come with skin on one side, depending on your vendor. Either way, they work wonderfully in this meal.
- The time required to cook tilapia in an air fryer varies depending on the size of the fish, so adjust the timeframe appropriately. One of the benefits of using an air fryer is that you can always check on your meal. Fish should be cooked until it flakes easily with a fork and becomes opaque. Around a minute and a half in, you may start checking for doneness.
- OPTIONAL: Before you eat, grab some lemon wedges and pour some fresh lemon juice over your delicate fish for an extra taste boost.