Air Fryer Fish - Air Fryer Tilapia : #fishrecipe #tilapiafish (2024)

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Air Fryer Fish Recipe:Extremely delicious air fryer fish recipe using tilapia fillet, bread crumbs, lemon, paprika, and garlic powder. Crispy on the outside and moist-flakey fish in the inside is perfect for light meal or brunch. It can be made using other fishes too.

ThisAir Fryer Fish Recipe (Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia) is my favorite for a quick Friday night meal for the entire family, whether it’s 2 people of 10.

Super easy to make without worrying about breaking the fish (while cooking) and that lemon-paprika flavor HIT you in all the right spots.

Although I’m making this using Tilapia, but you can use any kind of fish for this recipe like Cod Fish, Catfish, Trout, Salmon or Indian varieties like Rohu, Katla, Surmai, etc.

So Why Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Air Fryer Tilapia)?

Now, who doesn’t Loooove a ‘Golden, Crispy Fried Fish‘ but just one problem, it’s fried and with summer at its peak, I donot want to grill or turn on the oven.

So this recipe is a perfect answer to our cravings for that crispy fried fish without frying!!

Also, who doesn’t like meals that are

Ready within 30 minutes.
Packed with flavors
Without much efforts involved
Mess-Free & Least Utensils/Dishes involved.

Bingo, Right !!!!

So let’s get started with a fish recipe and you can find all these ingredients in any grocery stores:

Ingredients for the Air Fryer Fish Recipe :

Tilapia Fish Fillet, you can use any light fillet
Bread Crumbs
Egg
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Paprika Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt

The Process to Make theAir Fryer Fish Recipe:

You can find the process step by step pictures below and also you can refer to my video in the post with voice instructions. So let’s get started:

We start by mixing the Bread Crumbs with Seasoning.
Then Whisk the egg.
Take each fish fillet and coat it on both sides with whisked egg.
Then place the egg coated fish fillet in the bread crumbs mixture and coat both sides.
Place the coated fish fillet in the air-fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
Air Fry at 350F for 10 minutes setting. Then flip the fish to the other side and air-fry for another 5 minutes.
Similarly, air-fry all the coated fish fillets and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve Hot with Cucumber Avocado Salad.

Making the Bread Crumbs

Coating the Tilapia with Egg & Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Extra Tips for a Perfect Recipe:

Can I use Frozen fish in Air Fryer? – yes you can totally use frozen fish and it will crisp up easily.

What Other Fish Can I use for this Recipe? – you can use any fish or fish fillet like cod, salmon, mackerel, sole, just about any fish you like.

How long do you cook frozen breaded fish fillets? – you can cook them at 375F for 10 minutes. then turn the fish and cook another 5-6 minutes for that perfect crispy look.

Tilapia Fish Fillet: you can use any other fish fillet like cod, catfish, trout, etc.

Bread Crumbs: you can use glutenfree bread crumbs if need be or use almond meal instead of bread crumbs.

Seasoning: you can add or reduce the seasoning/measurements as per your taste.

Air Fryer Tilapia

Storage Suggestions:

I recommend making this as fresh as possible, however, you CAN Store the breading mixture separately.

Once you have the fish, simply start the process with the previously stored breading.

Serving Suggestions:

I love serving this fish with a fresh and light salad, however, you can serve the following:

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Yield: 4 Fish Fillet

Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia) Video Recipe

Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia):Extremely delicious air fryer fish recipe using tilapia fillet, bread crumbs, lemon, paprika, and garlic powder. Crispy on the outside and moist-flakey fish in the inside is perfect for light meal or brunch.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

4 Tilapia Fish Fillet, you may use any light fish fillet
2 Cups Bread Crumbs, you can use homemade or storebought
1 Large Egg
1 Tsp Warm Water, to whisk eggs
Olive Oil Spray, for cooking the fish
Aluminum Foil, to add as a liner in air-fryer basket

Seasoning:

2 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
2 Tbsp Paprika Powder, you can use other chili powder too
1 Tsp Dry Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Salt, use as per taste

Instructions

Prep-Work:

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg with 1 tsp warm water. Keep aside.

In another large bowl, add bread crumbs, seasoning ingredients and whisk to mix everything. Keep aside.

Take the aluminum foil and place it into the air-fryer basket as a liner.

Make the Air Fryer Fish Recipe

Now take each fish fillet and dip it into the whisked egg bowl. Coat both sides of the fish evenly.
Drip any excess egg in the egg bowl.
Place the egg coated fish in the bread crumbs bowl. Coat both the side evenly.
Tap off any excess bread crumbs and place the coated fish fillet in a clean plate.
Similarly, coat all the fish fillet and keep aside.
Take the air-fryer basket and place 1-2 fish fillet (mine could only accommodate 1 fillet).
Spray with olive oil and turn On the Air-Fryer at 350f for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, turn the fish upside down and air-fry again for 5 minutes to brown the other side.
Once the fish is golden brown on both sides, remove and place on clean plate.
Similarly, air-fry all the remaining fish fillet.
Once everything is cooked, serve the fish fillet with Cucumber Avocado Salad.

Notes

Tilapia Fish Fillet: you can use any other fish fillet like cod, catfish, trout, etc.

Bread Crumbs: you can use glutenfree bread crumbs if need be or use almond meal instead of bread crumbs.

Seasoning: you can add or reduce the seasoning/measurements as per your taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 350Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 400mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 76g