Ingredients
Method
- Pat the tilapia dry with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture and generously coat both sides of the fillets with cooking spray.
- Mix the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Coat both sides of the tilapia with cooking spray and press the seasoning mixture firmly onto each side.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if necessary and grease the basket with cooking spray. Arrange the fish in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding and cook for 6 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a small microwave-safe dish, then stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Transfer the cooked fish to serving plates and drizzle with the lemon garlic sauce. Garnish as desired and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use clean paper towels to thoroughly pat the tilapia dry before seasoning. Removing excess moisture helps the fish cook evenly and prevents it from steaming.
- If you don’t have Old Bay seasoning, you can substitute it with a simple blend of 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Instead of using cooking spray, you can brush olive oil directly onto both the fish and the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the fillets in a single layer without overlapping. Overcrowding the basket can cause uneven cooking and prevent the fish from crisping.
- To safely remove the delicate fillets after cooking, use a large rubber spatula along with a pair of tongs to gently lift and support each piece.
- This recipe is part of our Air Fryer Recipes Collection.
- We love serving Air Fryer Tilapia with a scoop of Cilantro Lime Rice and some Air Fryer Broccoli on the side.