Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Description
Crispy panko and Parmesan crusted tilapia fillets, air fried in under 10 minutes and finished with a quick lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
For the tilapia
- 4 tilapia fillets, thawed and patted dry
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or cooking spray
For the lemon butter sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil. Press each fillet into the Parmesan mixture, packing the crust on with your hands.
- Spray the air fryer basket. Place the fillets in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and the fish reaches 145°F.
- While the fish cooks, melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Spoon over the fillets and serve.
Equipment
- Meat Thermometer
- Cooking Spray, or Olive Oil
Notes
- Keto/low carb: Replace panko with 1 cup crushed pork rinds.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko.
- Thin fillets: Start checking at 7 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 41gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg