“Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Tilapia in Just 20 Minutes”
A quick and easy air fryer recipe for garlic parmesan crusted tilapia, perfect for Lent dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush tilapia fillets with olive oil.
- Coat each fillet evenly with the parmesan mixture.
- Place fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and fish flakes easily.
- Serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg