Tilapia is a delicious meal. The recipe of Talapia is very easy using some simple seasonings. The recipe mainly depends on the cooking method and how much it takes to cook. The perfect cooking time helps to make a perfect cuisine. Here, we are going to talk about how long to cook tilapia in air fryer?
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How Long to Cook Tilapia in Air Fryer?
There are some factors affecting the cooking time of Tilapia in an air fryer. The heating capacity and size of your Tilapia are the two of those. It takes about 12-14 mins. at 400°F to cook Tilapia perfectly. You should flip the Tilapia after 8 mins. for evenly cooking. The frozen Tilapia may take a longer time than the fresh one.
How to Know Tilapia is Done Cooking?
Don’t judge the Tilapia with a visual check. It may cook opaque and flaky but still be undercooked slightly. Tilapia is cooked when the crumb is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. You should use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of Tilapia which should be 145°F / 63°C in the center of the thickest part.
Tips for Cooking a Perfect Tilapia:
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket with too much Tilapia or overlap. Two-three Tilapia should fit easily in the most air fryer basket.
As you know Tilapia is lightly coated with olive oil still you will want to use cooking spray so that it doesn’t stick to the surface of the basket.
What to Serve with Tilapia?
You can serve Tilapia with potato wedges or fries which you can also cook in the air fryer. You just have to precook the wedges for 20 min. then add Tilapia to cook with wedges for the final 10 mins. You flip it over after completing the first 5 mins. for evenly cooking.
- You can also serve them in tortillas with crispy lettuce and salsa.
- You can also use Tilapia with hamburger bun with salad and tartare sauce to make a crispy fish burger.
- You should use the seasoning that is compatible with your side dishes. If you want to serve Tilapia with taco seasoning, you can use taco seasoning. For the Mediterranean roasted vegetables, you should use a Mediterranean seasoning blend.
- Don’t leave the Tilapia or any fish for a long time in the air fryer because it cooks much fast than you think.
How to Reheat Tilapia?
Tilapia is easy to reheat. You can reheat Tilapia in the air fryer at 360°F/ 180°C for about 5 mins. until warmed. You can also store the leftover Tilapia in an air-tight container in the refrigerator/fridge for 3-4 days.
What Type of Fish is Tilapia?
It’s a white fish that is farm-raised. You can choose among haddock, cod, flounder, and halibut. All have a neutral taste that can be enhanced using your favorite seasoning.
Is tilapia oily fish?
Tilapia is not an oily fish. Whitefish is lean in protein. The only disadvantage of this fish is that you may get less omega-3 fatty acids than you get with oily fish.
