Description
Crispy air fryer cod is a game-changer for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. This dish features tender cod fillets coated in a golden-brown panko crust, offering a delightful crunch in every bite. With a mix of savory and zesty flavors, it’s easy to prepare and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfectly paired with your favorite sides, this quick and healthy meal will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cod fillets
- 2 tsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking.
- Pat cod fillets dry using paper towels to remove moisture.
- Mix garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl; rub evenly on both sides of the fillets.
- Drizzle olive oil over seasoned fillets and coat them generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for adherence.
- Place coated fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer; cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g (includes Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg