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Air Fryer Tilapia

This Air Fryer Tilapia is perfectly flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside. It's easy to make, flavorful, and topped with a homemade lemon garlic aioli.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, easy, lemon garlic aioli
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

Air Fryer Tilapia

  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 (1 oz) package dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 (4 oz) filets tilapia fresh or thawed if frozen and dried well

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • 1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

Air Fryer Tilapia

  • Place flour and ranch seasoning mix onto a large plate and whisk to combine.
  • Crack eggs onto another large plate and whisk until combined.
  • Place breadcrumbs, parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 pepper pepper onto a third large plate and whisk to combine.
  • Working with one filet at a time, season with salt and pepper, to taste, then fully cover the filet in the flour/ranch mixture (don’t be shy, this gives a lot of flavor), then whisked egg, and then panko/parmesan mixture.
  • Season with more salt and set aside on a clean work surface.
  • Repeat with remaining filets.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease air fryer basket with cooking spray and place in 2 of the prepared filets.
  • Spray the tops with cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the fish is cooked through.
  • Remove from air fryer, repeat with remaining 2 filets, and serve with lemon garlic aioli as a dipping sauce.

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • Place mayo, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a medium sized bowl.
  • Whisk until well combined and serve with cooked tilapia.
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Notes

Nutrition information DOES include lemon garlic aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1562mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg