Here’s a quick, healthy way to make Cod in an Air Fryer — crispy outside, tender inside 🐟✨
🐟 Air Fryer Cod Recipe
(Serves 2–3)
Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Cod
- Pat fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush with olive oil or butter.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook
- Place fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if applicable.
- Air fry 8–12 minutes, depending on thickness:
- Thinner fillets: ~8 minutes
- Thicker fillets: up to 12 minutes
- Check for doneness: fish should flake easily with a fork.
- Serve
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Garnish with herbs if desired.
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- For extra crunch, lightly coat fillets with breadcrumbs or panko before air frying.
- Serve with air-fried vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
If you like, I can also give a garlic butter breadcrumb crust version specifically for air fryer cod — it’s crispy like fried fish but much healthier.
