Air Fryer Chili Lime Tilapia
This Air Fryer Chili Lime Tilapia recipe is a light, flavorful, and incredibly easy meal. It’s a weeknight dinner dream, bursting with citrusy flavors and a little spice. Using the air fryer means you get perfectly cooked fish with a crispy coating in under 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 fresh tilapia filets (thaw if using frozen)
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 370 degrees. Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper or spray the air fryer basket or tray with some nonstick cooking spray. This is so the tilapia filets don’t stick to the basket.
- Pat dry the fish with a paper towel. In a small bowl, combine the spices together. Press the spice mixture into both sides of the filets.
- Place in tilapia into preheated air fryer basket and cook in a single layer for 8-10 minutes until the fish is done. Garnish with fresh lime juice before serving!
Notes
Oven Method
If you do not have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in the oven. The instructions to prepare the fish are exactly the same way. You will just be cooking the tilapia in the oven at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
See blog post for tips and variations
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg