Air Fryer Tilapia Milanese for Two

Crispy tilapia for two made easy in the air fryer. The breading includes seasoned bread crumbs and lemon pepper for extra flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 13 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pat tilapia fillets dry using a paper towel. Coat both sides of fish with flour.

Step 2

Whisk egg, lemon juice, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs and lemon-pepper seasoning in a separate shallow bowl.

Step 3

Dip flour-coated fish first in egg and then in bread crumb mixture. Press down on the fish so that the bread crumbs stick. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray.

Step 4

Place fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. Flip fish over using a spatula and cook for 3 minutes more. Serve with lemon wedges.

Step 5

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.