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a plate full of tilapia and mango salsa over a bed of rice.
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Air Fried Tilapia with Mango Salsa

Served over a bed of coconut rice, this air fried tilapia with mango salsa is a healthy dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, air fried tilapia, air fryer, air fryer dinner, healthy dinner, healthy seafood recipe, tilapia
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

Air Fried Tilapia

  • 2 Tablespoons chilli powder
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs whisked
  • 4 Tilapia pieces

Mango Salsa

  • 1 small diced fresh mango
  • 1 medium diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced english cucumber
  • 1 seeded and chopped jalapeño
  • 1 medium diced ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • juice of half a lemon or lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Coconut Rice

  • 2 cups rinsed short grain or jasmine rice
  • 14 ounces canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix the seasonings, and set aside.
    2 Tablespoons chilli powder, 1 Tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • In a shallow bowl add flour and half of the seasoning mixture. In another bowl add the panko, parmesan cheese, and the rest of the seasonings. In a third shallow bowl, add the whisked eggs.
    1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 eggs whisked
  • Dip the tilapia into the egg, then into the flour, then back into the egg, then coat with the panko and parmesan. 
    4 Tilapia pieces
  • Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 14-15 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through.

Mango Salsa

  • Add all the diced ingredients in a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice, and adjust the seasonings to taste.
    1 small diced fresh mango, 1 medium diced tomato, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup diced english cucumber, 1 seeded and chopped jalapeño, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, juice of half a lemon or lime, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Coconut Rice

  • In a large pot , add rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
    2 cups rinsed short grain or jasmine rice, 14 ounces canned coconut milk, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons sea salt

Assembly

  • Place a serving of the cooked rice on a plate, add a piece of the air fried tilapia, and top with the mango salsa! Garnish with a lemon or lime and some fresh cilantro.

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Notes

Cod can be substituted for tilapia. 
Peach can be substituted for mango. 
Oven Option: Bake the tilapia at 400° F for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 935kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 3210mg | Potassium: 1504mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2612IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 7mg