Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon
Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon delivers a light, flaky fish with a delicate spiced crust and a bright citrus finish. The Old Bay-style seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder create a balanced, gently smoky profile that keeps each bite lively without overpowering the mild tilapia. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight Dinner or a light Lunch when you want something fast yet satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or line it with a parchment liner.
- 2
Whisk the flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- 3
Remove the tilapia filets from the package and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 4
Lightly spray the filets with olive oil, then sprinkle the flour seasoning over each filet, pressing to coat all of the fish.
- 5
Turn the filets over and season the other side as well.
- 6
Place the filets in the air fryer basket without overlapping so air can circulate around them.
- 7
Cook until the tilapia filets flake easily with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Do not flip them.
- 9
Depending on your air fryer size, you might need to cook them in batches.
- 10
Top each filet with a slice of lemon and serve hot.
- Calories 115.66 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 19.96 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 4.56 g 2%
- Total Fat 1.99 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.55 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.38 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 46.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 546.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 1.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 3.52 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crisp Air Fried Tilapia with Lemon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 18 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cooking Spray, Garlic Powder, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 115.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cooking Spray, Garlic Powder, Lemon, Paprika. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon?
- About 18 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 115.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon healthy?
- Crisp Air-Fried Tilapia with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 115.66 calories and 19.96 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Fish, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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