Description
Crispy air fryer cod with a golden breadcrumb coating and tender flaky interior, offering a quick, healthy, and flavorful seafood meal with minimal oil.
Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets (150–180 g each)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil spray or light drizzle
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Prepare three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley in the third.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into beaten eggs, coating fully.
- Press into breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes and lightly grease the basket.
- Place fillets in a single layer and lightly spray with oil.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat fish dry to help coating stick and crisp.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for best results.
- Panko breadcrumbs create the crispiest texture.
- Add cayenne or chili flakes for heat.
- Mix parmesan into breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Thaw frozen fish completely before coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
