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Tilapia / White Fish in the Air Fryer
Temperature
380°F
195°C
Time
8–12
minutes
Done at
145°F
internal
How to make it
- Set the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). A 2–3 minute preheat is optional but helps browning.
- Cook for 8–12 minutes. No flipping needed.
- Check doneness with a thermometer: it's ready at an internal temperature of 145°F.
Tip: Thin fillets cook fast — start checking at 8 minutes.
Times assume a standard 1500–1800W basket air fryer. Compact or very full baskets can need 2–3 extra minutes; large oven-style units often finish a bit sooner.
Cooking from an oven recipe instead? The conversion calculator turns any oven temperature and time into air fryer settings.