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Air Fryer

Air Fryer Tilapia

This quick and simple air-fryer tilapia recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The tilapia is moist and flaky and gets brightened up with lemon zest and fresh herbs.

Ingredients:

  • cooking spray
  • 1 � pounds tilapia fillets
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • � teaspoon garlic powder
  • � teaspoon onion powder
  • � teaspoon salt, divided
  • ? teaspoon hot paprika
  • ? teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400�F for 5 minutes. Lightly coat the fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Coat the fillets with cooking spray.
  • Combine lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, paprika and white pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle onto the fish.
  • Working in batches if necessary, arrange the fish in a single layer in the fryer basket. Cook, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145�F and the fish flakes easily with a fork at the thickest part, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with chives and parsley before serving.