Air Fryer Tilapia

Air Fryer Tilapia: Step by Step

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1. Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F for 3 minutes. Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels.

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2. Mix the chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush the fillets with the oil and rub the spice mix over both sides.

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3. Cook the fillets in a single layer in the basket for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the fish flakes easily.

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4. Squeeze over the lime juice, scatter with the cilantro and serve with the lime wedges.

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What Can Go Wrong

1. Cook in two batches if the fillets overlap; overlapping pieces steam instead of crisping.
2. If your air fryer runs hot, check the fish at 6 minutes.
3. Line the basket with perforated parchment paper if the fillets stick.

Swaps and Variations

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.

To Go With It

Cauliflower rice · A crisp slaw · Lime wedges

Storing Leftovers

Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; eat cold in salads.

Questions People Ask

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.