Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan White Fish with Smoked Paprika

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan White Fish with Smoked Paprika

20 min

The smoked paprika to the parmesan crust makes this air fryer white fish so delicious. For variety, mix up the spices and use any you like. A combination of chili powder, chipotle or smoked paprika is great or try an herbed mixture of thyme, oregano, and/or fennel. A finer grated parmesan will cling better to fish and create a nicer crust.

Ingredients

  • 2 tilapia fillets (, or other white fish (about 4-6 ounces for each fillet))
  • olive oil or oil spray (, for coating fish)
  • salt (, to taste)
  • black pepper (, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (, or to taste)
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat Air Fryer to 380°F/193°C for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Rinse and pat dry fish fillets. Coat fish with olive oil or oil spray. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    In plate or shallow bowl, combine parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Press fish into the cheese mixture and coat both sides of the filet.

  4. 4

    Place a perforated silicone mat or perforated parchment paper in air fryer basket/tray, or oil the basket/tray.

  5. 5

    Lay the coated fish fillets in the lined air fryer basket/tray in a single layer. Try not to have them overlap.

  6. 6

    Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 8 minutes. Check the doneness of the fish. Continue to Air Fry for another 1-3 minutes or until cooked to your preference.

  7. 7

    Top with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.