Crisp Lemon-Pepper Tilapia in the Air Fryer
Crisp Lemon-Pepper Tilapia in the Air Fryer pairs flaky, tender fish with a bright zing of fresh lemon zest and a punch of coarsely ground black pepper. A hint of garlic and paprika rounds out the flavor, creating a clean, citrus-forward bite with a lightly crisp exterior. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, refreshing lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 3 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, rinse the tilapia fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Combine lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl until well mixed. Rub this over the tops of the fillets, then sprinkle lightly with paprika. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the fillets evenly in the basket, spice-side up. Do not crowd them; cook in batches if needed.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the fillets to a plate and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 86.66 kcal Low Source
- Protein 5.29 g Moderate
- Carbs 2.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.86 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 11.34 mg Low Source
- Sodium 29.04 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.83 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.39 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 28.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source
- Potassium 228.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 63.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 22.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.27 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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