This air fryer tilapia is brushed with butter, seasoned with spices, and cooked to perfection! A tender and flaky fish fillet that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Brush the tilapia fillets with melted butter and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place the tilapia in the air fryer basket, make sure they don't overlap. Cook for 3 minutes, flip with a fish spatula and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Tilapia can be bland so make sure to season generously on both sides.- Let the tilapia fillets sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.