Description
Savor crispy cod with this air fryer recipe that elevates seafood simplicity to gourmet heights. Perfectly seasoned fillets deliver restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquid and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gently pat the cod fillets with clean paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior during air frying.
- Massage olive oil across the fish surface, then distribute garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly, pressing the seasonings into the flesh to maximize flavor absorption.
- Activate the air fryer and configure the temperature to 400°F (200°C), allowing the appliance to warm for approximately 5 minutes to create an optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned cod fillets inside the air fryer basket, maintaining spacing between pieces to promote uniform heat circulation and prevent steaming.
- Execute the cooking process for 10-12 minutes, monitoring the fish’s transformation until it achieves a golden exterior and becomes translucent white throughout, with a delicate flaking texture when gently prodded with a fork.
- Extract the perfectly cooked cod from the air fryer and enhance its flavor profile by cascading fresh lemon juice across the surface, then optionally garnish with vibrant chopped parsley for visual appeal.
- Plate the cod alongside complementary accompaniments like roasted seasonal vegetables, crisp salad, or fluffy rice, creating a balanced and nutritious dining experience.
Notes
- Pat cod fillets completely dry to achieve a crispy exterior and prevent steaming in the air fryer.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and optimal crispiness around each fillet.
- Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness; thinner pieces might need less time to prevent drying out.
- Switch to gluten-free or dairy-free seasonings for those with dietary restrictions, using alternatives like coconut oil and herb blends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg