Keto Air Fryer Tilapia is a very delicious and mouthwatering dish. Tilapia is a freshwater fish commonly found in brackish water and the best part of this fish is that there are no carbs present in this fish and this tilapia fish is loaded with vitamin B-12. This tilapia fish is very mild in taste, so if your family does not like to have fish in the meal; they do even not know about this. Tilapia fish is also economical & reasonably priced and conveniently accessible at the stores. This air fryer tilapia is made with 6-7 simple ingredients that are present in our homes most of the time. This air fryer tilapia dish has just 1g of carb, 1g of fiber, 0g of net carbs, and 28g of proteins, making it a protein-loaded meal.
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STATS:
- Course: Main course
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 155
- Servings: 4
- Prep time: 3 mins.
- Cook time: 7 minutes.
- Total time: 10 mins
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Cooking spray
- Paper towel
- Bowl (small)
- Brush
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 3 pieces of garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
TILAPIA FILLETS:
- We can use fresh or frozen both to make this air fryer tilapia. But try to buy fresh tilapia for a better taste and also equal-sized fillets of tilapia so they cook evenly.
SALT AND PEPPER:
- Salt and pepper is added to taste to increase its flavor.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- Paprika (smoked) is included in the tilapia to create a smoky flavor in the dish.
POWDER OF GARLIC:
- The use of powder of garlic is the alternative for garden-fresh garlic. If fresh garlic is available use fresh one to enrich the taste of the tilapia fillets.
LEMON, GARLIC, AND BUTTER:
- Lemon juice, garlic, and butter are used to make the sauce for the fish. We can use olive oil also in place of butter.
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INSTRUCTION:
PREPARATION:
- Spray the oil in the basket of the air fryer.
- Wash the fish with clean water.
- Dry the fish by using a paper towel or cloth.
MARINADE THE FISH:
- Take a bowl (small) and include smoked paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Mix it with the whisk.
- Put the seasoning mix on each side of the tilapia fillets with the hands.
COOK THE TILAPIA FILLETS:
- Put the tilapia fillet in the basket and cook it for seven minutes.
- Flip the fillets in between.
MAKE THE LEMON SAUCE:
- Take a bowl (small) and add butter, garlic, lemon juice, and cilantro.
- Properly mix all of them with the whisk.
ASSEMBLE:
- When the fish fillets are cooked properly; take it out and put it in the serving dish.
- Dip the brush in the lemon sauce brush it on the tilapia fillets and add the remaining cilantro.
TIPS:
- If you are making lots of fillets, then put the fillets in batches in the basket otherwise they become crowded and do not cook right.
- If you think that your fillet is stuck during cooking use the liners.
- Turn the sides of the fillets in between to avoid one side getting overcooked.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid confusion.
RECIPE VARIATION:
- If you tolerate the spice level, you can add red chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
- You can marinate your tilapia fish with the keto version of taco seasoning or Cajun seasoning.
- Dip the tilapia fish in the teriyaki sauce to make it teriyaki tilapia fish.
- Simply make this tilapia fish with lemon juice and peppercorns.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the tilapia fillets in the sealed box and stock them up for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Transfer the tilapia fillets to the zip lock bag and stock it up for two months.
FAQs:
Will I use the fish directly from the freezer?
- It is not necessary to thaw the fish every time, just increase the 3-4 minutes of cooking time in total.
Do this tilapia fish prepare in another way?
- You can make this tilapia fish in the oven or deep fry the fish.
Can we store this tilapia fish?
- Transfer the tilapia fish to the sealed container and stock it up for 3 days in the refrigerator and for 2 months in the freezer.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving size: 1 fillet
Calories: 155
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Net carbs: 0g
Proteins: 28g
Sodium: 471mg
Potassium: 540mg
Fats: 8g
Vitamin C: 4mg
Calcium: 28mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 441 IU