Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each tilapia fillet into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Then, coat each fillet in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
- Spray the tops of the fillets lightly with cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or side.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the tilapia in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before breading.
- Adjust the seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture to your taste; feel free to add herbs like parsley or dill.
- Ensure the air fryer is not overcrowded; cook in batches if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
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