Description
Crispy and Flaky Air Fryer Cod is the kind of easy recipe that makes dinner feel exciting without making the kitchen feel hectic. This quick seafood dinner has a golden, crunchy coating on the outside and tender, juicy cod inside, making it perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinner plans, healthy snack-style bites, or family-friendly food ideas. With simple ingredients, fast prep, and classic flavor, this air fryer fish recipe is great for anyone looking for quick breakfast-for-dinner inspiration, simple seafood meals, easy recipe ideas, and lighter comfort food that still feels deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
1 lb cod fillets
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried parsley
olive oil spray as needed
1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and cut into evenly sized pieces if needed.
2. Place the flour in one shallow bowl, beat the eggs in a second bowl, and mix the panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley in a third bowl.
3. Dredge each cod piece in the flour, dip it into the eggs, then coat it well in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with olive oil spray.
5. Arrange the breaded cod in a single layer in the basket and spray the tops lightly with oil.
6. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed, until the coating is crisp and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Do not skip drying the cod well before breading, because extra moisture can keep the coating from turning crisp and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg