Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Ingredients
For the Lemon Base
- from 3 lemon peels and pulp, leftover, from yellow and green lemons/limes after juicing
- 1 bay leaf
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Take the leftover lemon peels and any remaining pulp after juicing, and place them into a blender cup along with the bay leaf. Blend until the lemons and bay leaf are broken down into a coarse, wet mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Line an air fryer basket with parchment paper. Pour the blended lemon mixture onto the parchment paper and spread it out evenly to form a thin layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the basket into the air fryer and dry the lemon mixture at 194°F for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is completely dry and crumbly. The dried mixture will have a bright yellow, textured appearance. Check periodically to ensure even drying.
⏱️ 75 min•🌡️ 194
- 4
Transfer the dried lemon mixture back into the blender cup. Add the coarse salt, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Blend all the ingredients together until they are finely ground into a uniform, yellowish powder. Continue blending until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
The homemade lemon pepper seasoning is now ready to be used as a flavorful spice for various dishes. Store in an airtight container.
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Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Ingredients
For the Lemon Base
- from 3 lemon peels and pulp, leftover, from yellow and green lemons/limes after juicing
- 1 bay leaf
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Take the leftover lemon peels and any remaining pulp after juicing, and place them into a blender cup along with the bay leaf. Blend until the lemons and bay leaf are broken down into a coarse, wet mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Line an air fryer basket with parchment paper. Pour the blended lemon mixture onto the parchment paper and spread it out evenly to form a thin layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the basket into the air fryer and dry the lemon mixture at 194°F for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is completely dry and crumbly. The dried mixture will have a bright yellow, textured appearance. Check periodically to ensure even drying.
⏱️ 75 min•🌡️ 194 - 4
Transfer the dried lemon mixture back into the blender cup. Add the coarse salt, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Blend all the ingredients together until they are finely ground into a uniform, yellowish powder. Continue blending until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
The homemade lemon pepper seasoning is now ready to be used as a flavorful spice for various dishes. Store in an airtight container.