Description
Crispy, golden-brown, and packed with flavor, this healthy air fryer cod recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko works best for extra crunch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for added richness)
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish (e.g., cilantro, parsley, or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry.
- Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl until frothy.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper, and salt in another bowl.
- Dip each cod fillet in the egg mixture, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly brush the coated fillets with olive oil.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren’t overlapping.
- Cook the fillets for about 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs for added flavor. Adjust the cooking time depending on your air fryer’s capacity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg