Air Fryer Tilapia with Fresh Lemon Pepper

Cook tilapia in an air fryer with this quick and easy recipe that uses homemade lemon pepper to boost the flavor of this mild, white, and flaky fish.

• 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
• cooking spray
• 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
• 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

Meanwhile, rinse tilapia fillets and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Mix together lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Rub over tops of fillets, then sprinkle lightly with paprika. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange fillets evenly in the basket, spice-side up. Do not crowd; if needed, cook in batches.

Step 4

Cook in the preheated air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove fillets to a plate and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.