Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Simple tilapia filets get an ultra-zesty Parmesan breading in this quick recipe for Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Tilapia!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia filets, thawed
- ½ cup panko crumbs, or pork rind crumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
- cooking spray
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- lemon slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350˚F.
- Pat dry the tilapias with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish combine the crumbs, grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Lightly spray the fillets with cooking spray, then dredge them in the cheese and crumb mixture, pressing the mixture onto the fillets with your fingers to ensure it adheres well.
- Arrange 2 tilapia filets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; do not crowd the basket because it will steam the fish rather than fry.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature registers at 145˚F.
- Remove fish from air fryer and continue to cook the rest.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
