Description
A simple and flavorful way to cook tilapia with lemon and herbs in air fryer packets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut four 12×12-inch pieces of parchment paper or foil.
- Place each tilapia fillet in the center of a piece.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Fold the parchment or foil into packets, sealing edges tightly.
- Place packets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs if available for stronger flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of fillets.
- Add vegetables like asparagus or zucchini to packets for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer tilapia, lemon herb fish, easy fish recipe