Crispy Air Fryer Cod
Perfectly crispy Air Fryer Cod pairs a crunchy, seasoned Panko coating with tender, flaky fish inside for a quick seafood dinner without the mess of deep-frying.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- cooking spray
- chopped parsley for garnish
- lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a kitchen towel and season them with salt and pepper.
- Place the all-purpose flour in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk, then set aside.
- In a third bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each seasoned cod fillet evenly with flour. Dip it into the egg mixture, then press it into the Panko mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 10 minutes and grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Carefully place the Panko-coated cod fillets in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes, flip the fillets, and cook for another 5 minutes until the cod is crispy and golden.
- Garnish the cod fillets with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg