Description
This air fryer cod is perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with a buttery, flaky center, delivering a healthy and flavorful 15-minute dinner with no breading required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Pat cod fillets completely dry.
- Rub fillets with olive oil.
- Mix spices and season both sides of fish.
- Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check for doneness and ensure fish flakes easily.
- Rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Patting the fish dry is essential for crispiness. Do not overcook to keep the cod flaky and tender. Preheating ensures the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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