This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Tilapia is a quick and healthy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tilapia fillets are seasoned with fresh lemon and black pepper, then air-fried to perfection for a crispy, flavorful finish.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tilapia fillets
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil, and salt.
Step 3
Brush the tilapia fillets with the lemon pepper mixture on both sides.
Step 4
Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 5
Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.