Description
This Easy and Delicious Air Fryer Cod delivers a golden crispy crust with a tender, flaky center—all with minimal oil and cleanup. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that’s high in protein and big on flavor, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel to remove moisture.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush each cod fillet lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
4. Press the fillets into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
6. Place the coated cod fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
7. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and flaky.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Patting the cod dry is crucial—it ensures the coating sticks well and crisps up.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; give each fillet space to allow even cooking.
For extra flavor, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: air fryer cod, crispy fish, quick dinner