Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of crispy air fryer cod, a dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a special occasion. With its golden-brown crust and moist, flaky fish, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Perfect for family meals or impressing guests, this air fryer cod promises to be a culinary favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat the cod fillets generously with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over the coated fillets for added crispiness.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the coating is crispy.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg