Baked Parmesan Tilapia

A quick and yummy way to prepare crispy tilapia the whole family will love, without frying. I get asked to make this several times a week by everyone in my family, especially the kids!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 357 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• cooking spray
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• 8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
• ½ cup prepared ranch dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Line an 11-17-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Step 3

Mix milk and ranch dressing in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl; set aside.

Step 4

Whisk together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and basil in a bowl.

Step 5

Spray bread crumb mixture with cooking spray until damp, then whisk bread crumbs. Repeat spraying and whisking 3 more times to lightly moisten crumb mixture with cooking spray.

Step 6

Transfer crumb mixture to a large resealable plastic bag.

Step 7

Gently press tilapia fillets into the flour to coat, and shake off the excess flour.

Step 8

Dip the fillets into the ranch dressing mixture.

Step 9

Place all the fillets into the resealable plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat fish with bread crumb mixture.

Step 10

Arrange tilapia on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the breaded fish with cooking spray.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is easily flaked with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.