Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of crispy air fryer cod, featuring a golden-brown crust and flaky interior. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner gathering. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated fillets in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and flaky inside.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg