Frozen Tilapia in the Air Fryer
Frozen Tilapia in the Air Fryer is super fast to prepare and perfectly seasoned with parmesan cheese, savory butter, and some simple spices you already have on hand.
Servings: 4 fillets
Chef Alli
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Ingredients
Tilapia
- 4 frozen tilapia fillets, approx. 4 oz. each
For the Parmesan Topping
- 2 Tbs. melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dill weed
- additional parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
For the Tartar Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs. sour cream
- 2 Tbs. pickle relish, drained, use your favorite
- 2 tsp. red vinegar
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. dill weed, optional
Instructions
Air Fry the Tilapia
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Spray the air fryer rack with a bit of non-stick spray, then place the frozen fillets onto the rack; air fry for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and spices; stir in the melted butter, combining well; mixture will be slightly crumbly in texture.
- Divide the prepared Parmesan mixture between the fillets, gently pressing it together on top of each one.
- Air fry the fish once more for 5 minutes or until the fillets flake easily with a fork at the center when tested. The topping should be nicely golden brown at this point, too. **If cooking thawed fillets instead of frozen, reduce the cooking time to 7-8 minutes.
Prepare the Tartar Sauce
- Meanwhile, combine the tartar sauce ingredients in a small bowl; serve on the side with the cooked tilapia.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 39gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.
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