Crispy Baked Tilapia with Sweet Potato Fries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Tender baked tilapia fillets with a golden cornflake crust, paired with oven-baked sweet potato fries for a healthy take on classic fish and chips. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs tilapia fillets, cornflakes, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) tilapia fillets
• 1 cup crushed cornflakes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes (cut into 1/4-inch sticks) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Place 4 tilapia fillets on a plate and dredge each in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess. Press 1 cup crushed cornflakes onto the floured fillets until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add coated tilapia and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10 minutes. Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over fillets before serving with sweet potato fries.