Air Fryer Tilapia with Fresh Lemon Pepper

Using fresh lemon pepper really kicks up the flavor of mild tilapia in this quick air fryer recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch paprika
• cooking spray
• 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
• 4 wedges lemon
• 1 sprig parsley, chopped, or more to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons coarsely ground black peppercorns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 3 minutes.

Step 2

While fryer is preheating, rinse tilapia fillets and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Combine lemon zest, olive oil, pepper, salt, and garlic in a bowl. Rub spice mixture over the tilapia. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the filets inside, coated side up.

Step 4

Air fry until fish can be flaked with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. Do not crowd the fish filets; you may need to fry a second batch, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Step 5

Remove tilapia to a plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.