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A serving of parmesan crusted tilapia on a white plate on a blue and white kitchen towel.

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Anne Aslanides
A fast and easy dinner, coating tilapia with lemon juice and oil before dredging in a simple parmesan and breadcrumb blend makes this a simple but flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Tilapia
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain
  • ¼ cup parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat fish dry and preheat air fryer to 350 F. Mix lemon juice and olive oil and spread lightly on both sides of each fish filet, and oil on air fryer surface if desired.
  • Combine remaining ingredients on a plate or in a shallow bowl, and dredge each filet on both sides.
  • Cook in air fryer for 5-6 minutes, or until fish reaches 145 degrees. Enjoy!

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Notes

Cook fish in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
To convert to an oven baked recipe cook for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 52gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 708mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.

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