Description
This Air Fryer Cod recipe offers a quick, healthy, and delicious way to prepare cod fillets with a flavorful seasoning blend and a perfect crispy finish. Ideal for a nutritious weeknight meal, it uses the air fryer to lock in moisture while creating a lightly crisp exterior, enhanced by a bright squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the fillets: Brush each cod fillet all over with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, ensuring an even coating to help the seasoning stick and promote browning.
- Season the fillets: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over all the cod fillets to add depth of flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat, preparing the environment for a crispy and evenly cooked fish.
- Cook the first batch: Place two fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded and have room for hot air circulation. Cook for 5 minutes, then open the basket carefully and drizzle 1 teaspoon of lemon juice over each fillet. Continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, indicating the fish is perfectly cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the remaining fillets: Repeat the same process with the other two fillets, ensuring consistent cooking across all pieces.
- Garnish and serve: Top each cooked cod fillet with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges to enhance the fresh, bright flavors of the dish.
Notes
- Choose cod fillets that are similar in weight and thickness for even cooking.
- If your air fryer is large enough, you can cook all four fillets simultaneously but avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure proper air circulation.
- Preheating the air fryer is important to achieve a crispy exterior on the cod.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice—it brightens and balances the flavors beautifully.
- Feel free to substitute cod with other white fishes like haddock, sea bass, grouper, or halibut if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
