Air Fryer Glazed Tilapia Bowls are packed with crispy flavorful fish. The bowl can be built with your favorite whole grains and vegetables. This is a quick lunch or dinner recipe that is healthy and is also a delicious Weight Watchers recipe.
HOW TO BUILD A TILAPIA BOWL
You can make this air fryer glazed tilapia and eat it as a main dish or you can dice it up like this recipe does and make a bowl or salad.
The vegetables in the bowl can be fresh, roasted or cooked. This particular bowl is great with a healthy Asian dressing.
Here are some easy ingredient ideas for a tilapia bowl.
- Quinoa
- Brown Rice
- Farro
- Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
- Lettuce
- Baby Spinach Leaves
- Cucumber
- Red Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Avocado
- Corn
- Fresh Herbs
- Seeds
- Dressing
INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER GLAZED TILAPIA
The glaze for this tilapia is packed with Asian flair and is the perfect blend of sweet and salty.
- Tilapia filets
- Olive Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Lemon Juice
- Honey
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Ginger Powder
- Sesame Seeds
- Ingredients for the Bowl
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER GLAZED TILAPIA
Once you make fish in the air fryer you will realize how simple it really is to do.
Fish is a great low-calorie protein that is packed with nutrients. I am always looking for new ways to cook fish so the whole family will like it and the air fryer helps.
STEP ONE: DICE FISH
Start off by cutting the tilapia filets into bite-sized pieces and place the pieces into a large bowl.
Try to cut the tilapia into similar-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
STEP TWO: MAKE GLAZE
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients well.
STEP THREE: MARINATE TILAPIA
Pour the marinade over the tilapia pieces and stir to coat the fish.
Sprinkle a tablespoon of sesame seeds on the fish and stir to coat.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and marinate the fish for 30 minutes.
STEP FOUR: AIR FRY
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray (non-aerosol).
Place the marinated tilapia cubes into the air fryer basket and air fry at 375°F for 9 minutes or until the tilapia is fully cooked.
STEP FIVE: ASSEMBLE BOWL OR SALAD
You can use these air fryer glazed tilapia cubes in a salad or in a bowl.
Assemble your bowl or salad and enjoy!
AIR FRYER GLAZED TILAPIA RECIPE
You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions via the recipe card below.
Air Fryer Glazed Tilapia Bowls are quick to make and packed with crispy flavorful tilapia cubes.
- 2 Tilapia filets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- ½ Tsp onion powder
- ¼ Tsp ginger powder
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds + more for serving
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Dice the tilapia filets into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
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In a small bowl combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, onion powder and ginger powder.
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Pour the marinade over the diced tilapia, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and toss to combine.
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Refrigerate and let the tilapia marinate for 30 minutes.
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Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray (non-aerosol).
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Place the marinated tilapia cubes in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 9 minutes or until the tilapia is fully cooked.
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Sprinkle with more sesame seeds before serving, if desired.
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Assemble the fish cubes into salads or a bowl if desired.
Divide the tilapia into 2 equal portions. One portion is a serving.
On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is 13 points per serving. NOW...this is counting using every drop of marinade. The tilapia marinates but then the marinade is tossed out. I would say this is actually more like 2 points per fillet.
If you love your air fryer as much as I do be sure to check out these other great air fryer recipes.
- Air Fryer Greek Chicken Kebobs
- Air Fryer Breaded Bell Peppers
- Easy Air Fryer Steak
- Air Fryer Cauliflower With Seasonings
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This is such a delicious dinner. So flavor packed and easy to make the marinade. Air frying the tilapia is genius.
This is such a delicious dinner recipe! My family loves the Asian flavors. I
Some of my perfect flavors all combined in a light dinner that was a hit with everybody! Delicious!
New to air frying and this was a great way to break it in! Really easy. Thanks!
This is such a flavorful recipe! I know my family will love it!