Air Fryer Tilapia Milanese for Two
Description
Crispy tilapia for two made easy in the air fryer. The breading includes seasoned bread crumbs and lemon pepper for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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2 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
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1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
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non-stick cooking spray
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1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
2
Pat tilapia fillets dry using a paper towel. Coat both sides of fish with flour.
3
Whisk egg, lemon juice, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs and lemon-pepper seasoning in a separate shallow bowl.
4
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.
5
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.