This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is flaky on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with cheesy flavor. Don't forget the homemade lemon aioli for dipping.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Servings: 4people
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth
Ingredients
¼cupall-purpose flour
1(1 oz) packetdry ranch seasoning mix
2largeeggs
2tablespoonslemon juice
1cupfinely grated parmesan
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
4(4 oz) filetstilapia fresh or thawed if frozen and dried well
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
Place flour and ranch seasoning mix onto a large shallow plate and whisk to combine.
Place eggs and lemon juice onto another large shallow plate and whisk until combined.
Place parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper onto a third large shallow plate and whisk to combine.
Working with one filet at a time, season with a touch of salt and pepper, then fully coat the filet in the flour/ranch mixture, then whisked egg/lemon juice, and then parmesan mixture.
Place onto the prepared baking sheet, then repeat with remaining filets.
Spritz each filet with cooking spray, then bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the fish easily flakes with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.