Description
Crispy Air Fryer Cod is a delectable dish that combines a light, crunchy coating with tender, flaky fish. Its golden exterior crackles delightfully with each bite, transporting you to sun-soaked family dinners filled with laughter. Perfect for weeknight meals or summer gatherings, this easy-to-prepare recipe promises a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more. Serve it alongside salads or in tacos for versatile meal options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets (fresh or fully thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse cod fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and lemon zest. Dip each fillet in olive oil, then coat them in the panko mixture.
- Place the coated fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg