Description
This Air Fryer Cod Recipe offers a quick and healthy way to enjoy perfectly cooked, flaky cod fillets with a crispy exterior. Seasoned with a blend of garlic, paprika, and black pepper, and finished with a bright splash of lemon juice, this dish is both flavorful and simple to prepare using an air fryer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the fillets: Brush each cod fillet all over with 1 teaspoon of olive oil to ensure they are evenly coated and ready for seasoning.
- Season the fillets: In a small bowl, mix together salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over all the cod fillets on both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to preheat. This helps develop a crispy exterior on the fish.
- Cook the first batch: Place two fillets into the air fryer basket without overcrowding to allow proper air circulation. Cook for 5 minutes, then carefully open the basket and drizzle 1 teaspoon of lemon juice over each fillet. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the internal temperature of the fillets reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Cook the remaining fillets: Repeat the same cooking process with the other two fillets, following the same timing and lemon juice addition.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, top each fillet with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for extra flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Choose cod fillets that are similar in weight and thickness to ensure even cooking.
- If your air fryer is large enough, you can cook all four fillets at once, but avoid overcrowding to maintain proper air flow.
- Preheating the air fryer is essential for a crispy outer texture.
- Do not skip adding lemon juice as it brightens and enhances the flavors of the fish.
- Other white fish like haddock, sea bass, grouper, or halibut can be used as a substitute in this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
