Parmesan-crusted tilapia is a delicious seafood dish that features tender and flaky tilapia fillets coated in a savory mixture of grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and flavorful herbs and spices. The crust adds a delightful crunch to the fish, while the parmesan cheese infuses it with a rich and nutty flavor. This dish is perfect for those who love seafood and want a quick and easy meal that's full of flavor.
I shared this recipe back for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia back in 2015 and back then Air Fryers weren’t a very trendy kitchen appliance. This post has been recently updated to include air fryer instructions.
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What do you serve with tilapia?
Whenever I go to a restaurant I’ll order the fried fish they have there and usually they will have some buttery garlic mashed potatoes with some broccoli on the side. French fries would also be good as a side dish.
What Ingredients do I need?
In this section, you can find substitutes or suggestions for certain ingredients. I also will try and list out what the ingredients' purpose is for.
- Tilapia - Any type of white fish will work for this such as cod or walleye
- Parmesan Cheese - is an Italian hard cheese produced from cow’s milk and aged for 12 years. Use freshly grated if money isn’t an issue.
- Garlic Powder - is made from dehydrated garlic cloves and like the chili powder above it gets pulverized into a powder or flour consistency.
- Paprika - is a spice made from ground, dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, a type of pepper plant. It is typically sweet and mild, but can also have a slightly bitter or spicy taste depending on the variety used.
- Parlsey Flakes - is a type of herb that is commonly used as a garnish or seasoning in various dishes. It has a bright green color and a mild, slightly bitter taste. Parsley is a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as potassium and iron.
- Olive Oil - I like to use Simply Organic Olive from Aldi
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make Air Fryer Parmesan Tilapia
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
Step 2: In a bowl mix together the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley flakes, and paprika. Coat each side of the fish with parmesan cheese.
Step 3: Drizzle the olive oil over the fish or spray with olive oil spray, this will help it turn that golden brown color. Place the tilapia on parchment paper in your air fryer basket.
Air Fry the fish for 10 minutes. Serve with this 3 Ingredient Tarter Sauce for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Best Air Fryer Tips!
- Preheating ensures that the fries cook evenly and achieve the desired crispiness.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cooking in smaller batches will help the fries cook more evenly and get crispier.
- Shaking the Basket: Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps ensure that all the fries cook evenly.
- Experiment with Seasonings: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or Cajun spice to add an extra kick to your fries.
Tools Used for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
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Air Fryer NUWAVE Brio 8QT 6-in-1 Digital Air Fryer with Integrated Digital Temperature Probe, 100 Touch & Go Menu Presets, Convenient Sear, Reheat & Warm Buttons & Adjustable Wattage Control
Baking Sheet Nordic Ware 3 Piece Baker's Delight Set, 1 Pack, Aluminum
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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Description
Parmesan crusted tilapia is a delicious seafood dish that features tender and flaky tilapia fillets coated in a savory mixture of grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and flavorful herbs and spices. The crust adds a delightful crunch to the fish, while the parmesan cheese infuses it with a rich and nutty flavor. This dish is perfect for those who love seafood and want a quick and easy meal that's full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 4oz Tilapia Filets
- 4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
- ¾ tsp of garlic powder
- ½ tsp of parsley flakes
- ⅛ tsp of paprika
- 2 tsps of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl mix together the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley flakes, and paprika. Coat each side of the fish with the parmessan cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the fish, this will help it turn that golden brown color.
- Place the tilapia on lined baking sheet with parchment paper or on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Bake he fish for 20 minutes. Serve with tarter sauce.
- Air fryer the fish for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
Notes
myWW points: Blue 3; Green 4; Purple: 3
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: .31
- Sodium: 229
- Fat: 10.13
- Saturated Fat: 3.39
- Carbohydrates: 1.58
- Fiber: .8
- Protein: 24.16
Jenna says
4 oz filet
Trudy says
Are the points for one 4oz tilapia filet or 8 Oz of tilapia filet? Also... I’m confused with the amount of Parmesan cheese you use... when you triple the recipe it says 6 four Oz filets and 12 Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
Jenna says
Sorry about that, recipe updated. 🙂
Dee says
Wha
How come you list olive oil in the ingredients but no mention on the direction?
Jenna says
The nutrition info is for one!
Amanda says
You said you made this for one person, but it says two servings in the nutrition information. I was just wondering if the smart points were for 1 serving or 2? Looks delicious, I'm going to make it soon!