Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Olive oil spray
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix parmesan, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip each tilapia fillet into beaten egg, then coat in the parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. Lightly spray air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
5. Place fillets in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed).
6. Lightly spray tops of fillets with oil.
7. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
8. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Tilapia is cooked when it flakes easily and reaches 145°F internal temp.
Swap panko for almond flour for a low-carb version.
Pairs well with roasted veggies, salad, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Seafood, Air Fryer
- Method: Air Frying, Breaded
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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