Description
Crispy, flavorful air fryer lemon pepper tilapia with a zesty kick. Quick, healthy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt evenly on both sides.
- Place fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Check fish early to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: air fryer lemon pepper tilapia, healthy fish recipe, quick seafood dish