Lightly Breaded Air Fryer Tilapia

🧂 Ingredients

• ½ lb tilapia filets

  skinless (2 small filets)
• ½ tsp avocado oil spray
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• lemon juice

  (optional, to taste)

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Meanwhile, pat each tilapia filet dry with a
  paper towel, then spray with avocado oil spray and sprinkle with salt.
• 2 Mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, pepper, and
  garlic powder in a shallow dish. Place each tilapia filet in the dish and coat
  with breading. (You most likely won't use up all of the breading.)
• 3 (This is where the magic happens.) Place the breaded filets on a sheet of
  parchment paper. Lay another piece of parchment paper on top. Use a rolling pin
  to gently roll over the filets and press the breading into the fish. This step
  helps the breading adhere to the fish for maximum crispiness!
• 4 Add the tilapia to the preheated air fryer and cook for 7 minutes (or until the
  fish reaches 145°F).
• 5 Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes and a squeeze of fresh lemon
  juice!

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