• Pat tilapia fillets very dry with paper towel.
  4 tilapia fillets
• Season the fish with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  Zest of 1 lemon, black pepper, salt
• In a bowl, beat the egg.
  1 eggs
• In another bowl, mix coconut, panko, and turmeric.
  ⅔ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Dip each fillet into the egg, then press firmly into the coconut mixture to coat.

To Pan Fry:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  olive oil
• Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

To Air Fry:

• Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
• Lightly spray or brush the coated fish with olive oil.
• Cook for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.