Pat the Tilapia Fillets Dry:Using paper towels, gently pat the tilapia fillets dry. This step ensures a better sear and helps the seasoning adhere to the fish.

Using paper towels, gently pat the tilapia fillets dry. This step ensures a better sear and helps the seasoning adhere to the fish.

Prepare the Seasoning:In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine all the spices.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine all the spices.

Season the Fish:Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the tilapia fillets. With clean hands, gently rub the spices onto the fish, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the tilapia fillets. With clean hands, gently rub the spices onto the fish, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Preheat the Air Fryer:Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes. This ensures that the fish cooks evenly and achieves a crispy exterior.

Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes. This ensures that the fish cooks evenly and achieves a crispy exterior.

Cook the Tilapia in the Air Fryer:Once the air fryer is preheated, place the seasoned tilapia fillets into the basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness. The fish should have a crispy exterior and flake easily with a fork.

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the seasoned tilapia fillets into the basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness. The fish should have a crispy exterior and flake easily with a fork.

Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce:While the tilapia is cooking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.

While the tilapia is cooking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.

Serve and Enjoy:Once the tilapia fillets are cooked, carefully remove them from the air fryer basket. Pour the lemon butter sauce generously over the cooked fish, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Once the tilapia fillets are cooked, carefully remove them from the air fryer basket. Pour the lemon butter sauce generously over the cooked fish, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Final Touches:Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Now, it’s time to savor your delicious air fryer tilapia! Serve it with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice.

Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Now, it’s time to savor your delicious air fryer tilapia! Serve it with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice.