Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Tilapia: Easy and Delicious Dinner Recipe
Enjoy a crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Tilapia that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the beaten egg, then coat it in the Parmesan mixture.
- Place the coated fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, spray the fillets lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs to the breadcrumb mixture for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Tilapia, Parmesan Crusted, Easy Dinner Recipe