Description
A quick and easy air fryer cod recipe that delivers crispy, flaky fish with a flavorful coating, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) cod fillets, skinless and boneless
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat for about 5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
- In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Dredge each fillet first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally press into the panko mix, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Lightly spray both sides of the coated cod with olive oil spray.
- Place the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking using tongs or a spatula.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) or that the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking. Flip the fillets halfway through cooking carefully to avoid breaking. Use olive oil spray lightly to avoid soggy spots. If the fish looks pale after air frying, a quick 1-2 minute broil can add extra color. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and panko with gluten-free versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 4 ou
- Calories: 170
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 21
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