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air fryer tilapia

Air Fryer Tilapia

This Air Fryer Tilapia is a great way to get crispy fried fish without all the oil and grease of deep frying. The crunchy exterior gets golden brown in the air fryer in just 15 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pieces Tilapia 200g or 7 oz
  • 1/2 cup (54 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) buttermilk or cream

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic salt, salt and pepper on a plate.
  • In a bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and whisk together.
  • Dredge the tilapia through the egg then through the breadcrumbs to coat. Spray evenly with cooking oil.
  • Pre-heat the air fryer to 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes. Cook for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 5 minutes.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1397mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air Fryer
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