Description
This quick and healthy dish features crispy tilapia fillets drizzled with zesty lemon butter, making it a delightful meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Choose fresh tilapia fillets for the best texture and flavor.
- Marinate the tilapia in lemon juice and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated tilapia fillets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the tilapia for 10 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Melt the butter and mix it with additional lemon juice if desired.
- Once cooked, remove the tilapia from the air fryer.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the tilapia.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Always check for doneness using a meat thermometer to ensure perfect cooking.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: tilapia, air fryer, lemon butter, healthy recipe, quick meal