Air-Fried Lemon Herb Tilapia with Fresh Dill

Air-Fried Lemon Herb Tilapia with Fresh Dill

Flaky tilapia fillets turn golden and tender in the air fryer, brightened with lemon and fresh dill.

Total 20 min Makes 4 servings Calories 192/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

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Fish

This air-fried tilapia cooks in under ten minutes, delivering a light, flaky texture with crisp edges and no deep-frying mess. Fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic keep the flavor bright, making it a quick weeknight dinner that pairs well with rice, vegetables, or a simple salad.

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish

Method

  1. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on a plate or baking sheet.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet evenly with the lemon herb mixture.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer, without overlapping.

  6. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  7. Transfer the fillets to a serving platter and garnish with fresh lemon slices and additional chopped dill before serving.

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    Air-Fried Lemon Herb Tilapia with Fresh Dill

    This air-fried tilapia cooks in under ten minutes, delivering a light, flaky texture with crisp edges and no deep-frying mess. Fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic keep the flavor bright, making it a quick weeknight dinner that pairs well with rice, vegetables, or a simple salad.

    20 min 4 servings 192 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on a plate or baking sheet.

    2. 2

      In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

    3. 3

      Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet evenly with the lemon herb mixture.

    4. 4

      Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

    5. 5

      Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer, without overlapping.

    6. 6

      Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

    7. 7

      Transfer the fillets to a serving platter and garnish with fresh lemon slices and additional chopped dill before serving.