Dinner

Air Fryer Tilapia with a Coconut Twist: Healthy AND Delicious!

If you think healthy dinners are time-consuming or lack exciting flavors, get ready to be surprised! Tonight, I made this amazing tilapia dish that is both delicious and incredibly good for you. The best part? It came together in a flash.

Healthy Eating – Not So Hard After All

One of the hardest parts about adopting a healthier eating style is feeling like it takes all your time and limits your tasty options. That’s why I’m always on the hunt for shortcuts that pack in plenty of nutrition without demanding hours of prep. This tilapia ticks all those boxes!

Coconut Crusted Goodness

Here’s where things get interesting – forget the boring breadcrumbs. I coated my tilapia with a mixture of coconut flour and shredded coconut for a unique, flavorful, and healthier crust. The real star? My air fryer! It crisped the fish to perfection with absolutely zero oil.

Vibrant Sides

No meal is complete without some good-for-you sides! Tonight, I chopped up carrots and broccoli for a boost of vitamins, then combined them with wild rice cooked in a flavorful shrimp stock I whipped up a while back (check out that recipe in a previous vlog!). This turns a simple side into a fantastic, one-pan dish.

The Power of Simple Salads

We finished off this healthy feast with a refreshingly simple salad – fresh greens, juicy grape tomatoes, and a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This proves that nutritious sides don’t have to be complex to be delicious.

Coconut Tilapia with Wild Rice

Luciana Couto
This coconut tilapia dinner taught me that healthy cooking can be absolutely delicious and exciting. The air fryer makes it easier than ever to achieve that perfect crispy texture without unnecessary added fat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tilapia fillets
  • 1/4 cup Coconut flour
  • 1/ cup Shredded coconut
  • 1 Egg lightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Wild rice
  • 2 cup Shrimp stock or regular broth
  • Fresh salad greens
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Cook wild rice in shrimp stock for extra flavor. When the rice is nearly done, stir in your cooked carrots and broccoli for a simple but amazing side dish.
  • Combine coconut flour and shredded coconut on a plate. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip tilapia fillets into the beaten egg, then coat in the coconut mixture.
  • Place the tilapia in the air fryer and cook until the fish is cooked through and golden (time will depend on thickness and your air fryer).
  • While the fish cooks, steam or roast your chopped carrots and broccoli florets until tender-crisp.
  • Toss together greens, tomatoes, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  • Plate and savor this guilt-free, delicious dinner!