Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer lemon pepper tilapia that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt evenly on both sides.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Add lemon slices on top of the fillets.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Check doneness at 8 minutes 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: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg