Easy Air Fryer Tilapia with Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce Delight

This Air Fryer Tilapia with Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce offers a crispy, healthy dinner option ready in just 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 7

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 270

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Tilapia Substitute with cod or haddock for variety.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for a milder taste.
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
1 teaspoon Pepper Cayenne can be used for more spice.
1 teaspoon Ground Garlic Fresh minced garlic is a good alternative.

For the Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce

½ cup Butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter option.
2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
2 tablespoons Parsley Cilantro can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and ground garlic.
Place the seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket, spray tops with cooking spray, and cook for 7 minutes, flipping halfway.
Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to make the zesty lemon butter sauce.
After 7 minutes, check for doneness. Brush the sauce over the fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure tilapia is dried well to achieve crispiness. Adjust seasoning and sauce ingredients to taste.

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