Use this 15-minute Air Fryer Tilapia recipe with garlic butter to air fry tilapia quickly and easily. It uses just a few spices and doesn’t require flipping.
Top with cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese (spread this as evenly as possible)
Optional: to make the fish easier to lift. Add air fryer parchment paper liners to your air fryer basket.
Add the fish to the air fryer basket.
Air Fryer at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes. No need to flip.
Plate the fish and top with melted garlic butter.
Notes
To make the fish easier to liftout, add air fryer parchment paper liners or 8-inch round parchment paper to your air fryer basket.
Skin is optional: Depending on your store, your fish may come with skin on one side. If it does (or does not), both work in this recipe.
Adjust time for the size of your fish: the time to cook tilapia in an air fryer depends on the size of your fish. One benefit of using an air fryer is that you can always pop it open to check on your food. Cook your fish until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. You can start checking for doneness around the 7 minute mark.