Parmesan crusted tilapia is a tasty dish with a parmesan, garlic and herb crust that’s simple to make in the air fryer or baked in the oven. A slight crispy, light topping that’s ready in under 30 minutes just in time for dinner! A healthy, low carb and keto friendly dish as well.
Recipe Highlights
- Healthy , low fat fish with a crispy parmesan crust.
- Great weeknight recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients needed
- Tilapia
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Plain bread crumbs
- Olive oil
- Seasonings & herbs (listed below)
Helpful tip before starting the recipe
The seasoning mix is my own ranch seasoning mix. You can replace it with something from Hidden Valley or any other ranch if you do not have all the separate seasonings lying around.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use an air fryer for this recipe
Yes you can!
Instructions for the air fryer are:
preheat the air fryer to 400ºF. Then, make parmesan crusted tilapia by the recipe. Line the air fryer to prevent sticking. Air fry 7-10 minutes checking the crust first at the 7 minute mark. There is no flipping the fish in this recipe.
Can I Use Frozen Or Fresh Fish
Frozen or fresh fish work perfectly in this recipe. If using frozen fish just be sure to thaw first. Due to the quickness of this recipe if placed in the oven frozen not only will it wash away some flavor but will also not cook through before the crust burns.
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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Tilapia
- 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- olive oil to coat fish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Combine grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dill weed, onion powder, black pepper, salt and pour in melted butter. Give a good mix. It will seem a bit dry but just press it together and it'll spread. If worried you can add another TB of butter.
- On a baking sheet line fish and brush with olive oil.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top of each fish and lightly press in. The crust should stick with ease. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Check at 15 minutes because browning will happen fast.
- Once done serve immediately because fish gets cold fast.
Nutrition
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
This is such a good recipe! Even my pickiest eater wanted seconds.
Absolutely delicious- my husband who doesn’t like tilapia and two kids wanted seconds!
Sooooo good, even my 4 year old ate an entire filet! I used my air fryer and added some freshly grated Parmesan and a small handful of Panko breadcrumbs. Also squeezed on some fresh lemon and only breaded the very top of the fish. It created the most delicious crust. Definitely the best tilapia recipe ever!