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Teriyaki tilapia fillets garnished with furikake on a white plate.
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Air fryer Teriyaki Tilapia

This is a delicious and easy air fryer Teriyaki tilapia recipe that is high protein and quick to make. Perfect recipe for busy weeknights and for beginners.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword air fryer teriyaki Tilapia
recipe air fryer fish
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 186kcal
Author Rachna Parmar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. Furikake seasoning optional

Instructions

  • Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. This small step makes a difference.In a small bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, olive oil, minced garlic and black pepper.
  • Brush about half of the sauce over the fillets. Save the rest for later.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390F or 200C for about 3 minutes. Place the fillets in the basket in a single layer. Don’t stack them.
  • Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The fish should flake easily with a fork and look opaque throughout.
  • During the last 1 to 2 minutes, brush the remaining sauce after adding cornstarch to form a slurry over the top so it warms and lightly caramelizes forming a light glaze.
  • Carefully remove the tilapia fillets as they could easily break and fall apart. Sprinkle with furikake seasoning or sesame seeds and green onions (if using). Serve right away.
  • You will love this delicious Teriyaki Tilapia done in air fryer.

Notes

1. Start checking early. Tilapia cooks quickly, and even one or two extra minutes can dry it out.
2. The teriyaki sauce I used is thin and has no sugar. If you are using a glaze sauce that is thick then skip the cornstarch from the recipe. 
3. Let the fish rest for a minute or two before serving. It helps the juices settle.
4. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer at a lower temperature so it doesn’t dry out.
Frozen Tilapia fillets work well. Just thaw them well before air frying. Other fish in place of Tilapia will also work well.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg