Crispy Baked Tilapia

Crispy Baked Tilapia Recipe

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons canola oil (divided)
4 tilapia fillets (full fillets or 6-8 loins)
½ cup milk or buttermilk
1 egg
¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs (Panko or fine)
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (reduce to 1 teaspoon if you prefer less salty)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush parchment with oil.

Step 2: Pat tilapia dry with paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

Step 3: Whisk together milk and egg in a wide shallow dish.

Step 4: Combine coating in a large glass dish (big enough so that the dish can lay flat): bread crumbs, flour, Parmesan, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper.

Step 5: Coat tilapia in milk mixture and press firmly into the coating mixture, coating both sides well. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all are done.

Step 6: Spray the top of the fish with spray oil or non-stick spray.

Step 7: Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F and the crust is lightly browned and crispy. You can broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the crust further if desired