Air Fryer Lemon Herb Tilapia
Description
Flaky tilapia brushed with lemon, garlic and fresh herb oil and air fried in under 10 minutes. No breading, low carb, and ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets, 5–6 oz each, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice), divided, plus lemon slices for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (or ⅓ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, pepper and paprika.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Brush the lemon herb oil over both sides of each fillet.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket or line it with perforated parchment. Place the fillets in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 7–9 minutes, without flipping, until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F. Start checking at 6 minutes.
- Drizzle with the remaining lemon juice, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, and serve hot.
Equipment
- Instant-read thermometer
- Perforated parchment liners (optional)
Notes
Thin fillets (under ½ inch) may be done in 5–6 minutes. Garlic powder (½ teaspoon) can replace fresh garlic. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg