Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy air fryer cod fish that delivers a delightful flavor and texture, reminiscent of home-cooked comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets, fresh or thawed if frozen
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular, gluten-free if desired)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil spray
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Season the fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then let sit.
- Beat the egg in one bowl, and place the breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each cod fillet into the egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the coated cod fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Lightly mist the fillets with olive oil spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Add a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed nuts. Experiment with cooking times based on fillet thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cod, air fryer, crispy fish, comfort food, quick dinner