Description
A quick and healthy recipe for perfectly cooked tilapia loin using an air fryer. This dish is seasoned simply with lemon, garlic, and herbs for a light and flavorful meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tilapia loins (about 6 ounces each), thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Pat the tilapia loins dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush both sides of each tilapia loin evenly with the seasoned olive oil mixture.
Place the tilapia loins in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
Top each tilapia loin with 2-3 thin lemon slices.
Cook in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Carefully remove the tilapia loins from the air fryer and transfer to serving plates.
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes