15-Minute Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia
Can you air fry frozen tilapia? Yes! This air fryer frozen tilapia recipe turns frozen fish fillets into a quick and flavorful seafood dinner in less than 20 minutes with no thawing needed. Cook frozen tilapia in the air fryer for a tender and flaky fish with lightly crisp edges.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 217kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tilapia fillets fresh or frozen
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedge optional
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray the air fryer basket with an olive oil spray to prevent the fish from sticking to the bottom.
- Remove tilapia from the packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush the top of the fish with melted butter. Season tilapia with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place frozen tilapia fillets in the preheated air fryer in a single layer. Cook fish for 10-12 minutes until it comes to an internal temperature of 145° and flakes easily with a fork. Squeeze with a lemon wedge before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, olive oil spray can be used instead of melted butter.
- Flipping the fish halfway through cooking isn't necessary.
- Air fry fish in a single layer to ensure an even cook and crispy edges.
- Tilapia will take on the flavor of the seasonings and sauce you pair with it, so it's important to season fish fillets well before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
