Learn how to prepare perfectly cooked frozen tilapia in your air fryer with this simple recipe. In just 15 minutes, you can have flaky, flavorful fish fillets that taste like they took much longer to make.
This method saves time by cooking directly from frozen and prevents any food safety concerns from improper thawing. The air fryer creates the ideal texture while the seasoning blend adds delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 500g frozen tilapia fillets (about 4 fillets)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic granules
- â…› teaspoon onion granules
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stock cube, crushed (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Combine paprika, black pepper, parsley, onion granules, garlic granules, crushed stock cube (if using), salt, and olive oil in a small bowl to make the seasoning paste
- Step 2: Remove frozen tilapia from packaging and briefly run under cold water to help seasoning adhere
- Step 3: Pat fillets dry with paper towels and coat evenly with seasoning mixture
- Step 4: Place seasoned fillets in air fryer basket
- Step 5: Cook at 190°C/390°F for 10 minutes
- Step 6: Let rest for 3 minutes before serving
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Serves: 4
- No need to preheat air fryer
- Do not flip fish during cooking to prevent breaking
- Fish is done when internal temperature reaches 65°C/145°F
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked fish
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 2 days
- Excellent served with rice, fries or vegetables
General Nutritional Values
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 242mg
