Description
Craving a crispy, flavorful seafood dish without the mess of frying? This Air Fryer Cod Recipe is your answer! It’s a perfect combination of a flaky, juicy interior and a golden, crunchy crust — all achieved with minimal oil. Ideal for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, or when you need easy food ideas that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, low-calorie seafood dishes, or just something new to try in your air fryer, this cod will hit the spot. It’s light, packed with protein, and family-approved. Plus, it comes together in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 4–6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat dry the cod fillets thoroughly with paper towels.
- Prepare breading station: Beat the egg in one bowl. In another, mix panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the cod: Dip each fillet in the egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mix. Press gently to coat well.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil.
- Arrange fillets in a single layer in the basket. Spray tops with olive oil.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and the fish flakes easily.
- Serve hot with chopped parsley and fresh lemon wedges.