Air Fryer Tilapia with Creamy Lemon Dijon Sauce
You've never had tilapia like this! Make air fryer tilapia with the perfect seasoning blend, then top with a creamy lemon dijon sauce.
Servings: 5
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets about 3-5 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped for serving
Creamy Lemon Dijon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes at 400°F. Dry off the tilapia fillets with some paper towels to remove any excess moisture. 4 tilapia fillets
- Blend the garlic powder, Old Bay, onion powder, salt, pepper and lemon zest together. Generously brush olive oil on each side of all the fillets. Follow this up by sprinkling and gently rubbing in the seasoning mixture into the fillets on both sides. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Place the tilapia into a single layer in the basket and air fry for 6-8 minutes. Be sure not to overcook the fish for a tender texture. Internal temperature should be If you have a small air fryer, cook the fish in batches. If you have thicker or larger fillets, you may need to add a few more minutes to the cook time. Check at about the 7 minute mark and adjust accordingly.
- While the fish is cooking, prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and stir for about a minute. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chicken broth and Dijon mustard and bring to a low simmer for 2-3 minutes. 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch. Remove the sauce from heat and pour in the cream mixture. Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds until the sauce is an even consistency and has thickened slightly. 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Plate the tilapia fillets and serve with a generous portion of the sauce spooned over. Garnish with salt & pepper, chopped parsley and serve with a lemon wedge. Lemon wedges, Fresh parsley, Salt and black pepper
Notes
Drying the fillets off will help form a nice crust on the outside while tender on the inside, so as best you can just pat off any water. Preheating the air fryer also helps get the exterior crisp.
Go wild with the seasoning mix if you like more strongly flavored fish. I like a nice even coating but you can add more depending on how much you like.
Place leftovers into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or back in the air fryer, just at a lower temperature for a few minutes until heated through.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 fillet of fish and 1/4 of the sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
