Quick and Easy Air Fryer Tilapia Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 tilapia filets

  weighing 6 to 8 ounces each
• Paper towels

  for patting dry
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

  to your taste
• 3 tablespoons of melted butter
• 2 cloves of garlic

  finely minced
• 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
• Juice from half a lemon

Instructions

• 1 Gently pat the tilapia filets dry using paper towels. This aids in achieving a
  great sear and helps the seasoning adhere to the fish.
• 2 Combine garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in
  a small bowl. Thoroughly mix the spices.
• 3 Sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the tilapia filets. With clean
  hands, gently rub the spice mixture onto the fish to ensure an even coating.
• 4 Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C), allowing the fish to cook evenly and
  develop a crispy exterior.
• 5 Place the seasoned tilapia filets into the basket when the air fryer is ready.
  Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping the filets halfway through for even cooking.
• 6 While the tilapia is cooking, create the delectable lemon butter sauce. Combine
  the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and juice from half a lemon
  in a small bowl. Mix well to form a flavorful sauce.
• 7 Once the tilapia filets are perfectly cooked, gently remove them from the air
  fryer basket. Drizzle the luscious lemon butter sauce generously over the cooked
  fish, allowing the flavors to meld.
• 8 Enhance the presentation by garnishing with additional chopped parsley, if
  desired. Now, relish in the wonderful flavors of your air-fried tilapia! Pair it
  with your preferred sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

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