Description
Delicious air fryer cod brings crispy, golden perfection to seafood lovers seeking a quick, healthy meal. Flaky fish emerges tender inside with a delightful crunch you’ll savor from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cod filets
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) grated parmesan
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray as needed
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat cod filets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp coating.
- Create a seasoned flour dredging station by mixing salt and pepper into all-purpose flour, spreading evenly on a plate.
- Prepare egg wash in a separate bowl, whisking eggs with a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, old bay seasoning, and garlic powder in a third shallow dish, mixing ingredients thoroughly.
- Gently coat each cod filet first in seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely in egg wash, allowing surplus to drip off.
- Roll the egg-coated filet in seasoned Panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure even, complete coverage of the fish.
- Lightly spritz air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance crispiness.
- Arrange breaded cod filets in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other for optimal air circulation.
- Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, then carefully flip filets using tongs to ensure even browning.
- Continue air frying for additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow coating to set and fish to finish cooking.
Notes
- Enhance crispiness by patting cod filets completely dry before breading to remove excess moisture, ensuring a golden, crunchy exterior.
- Customize breading by substituting Panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with wheat sensitivities or using almond flour for a low-carb option.
- Prevent sticking in air fryer by lightly spraying breaded fish with cooking spray, which also helps achieve an evenly golden-brown crust.
- Check doneness using a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked fish without overcooking, keeping the cod tender and flaky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg