With a crispy exterior, tender and flaky meat, and loads of flavor in every bite, this air fryer cod will be your new favorite way to enjoy fresh fish! It couldn’t be easier and makes a healthy dinner in no time!
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❤️ Why you’ll love it
This has to be the best way to enjoy cod filets. Many of us like to eat fried cod with french fries as part of fish and chips,but this tender,meaty fish deserves more attention. It’s mild,yet has a subtle sweetness that is perfectly highlighted by my homemade fish seasoning! Serve it up with some lemon slices and enjoy a quick cod dinner on those busy weeknights!
🥘 Equipment Used
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To make this air fryer cod fish recipe,you’ll need an air fryer and some parchment paper to keep the fish from sticking. I also recommend having a meat thermometer to make sure the fish is fully cooked.
🧾 Ingredients Used
- Cod fish fillets: Use either fresh cod or thaw frozen fish overnight for best results. Use a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture for the perfect crust.
- Fish seasoning: My homemade fish seasoning was designed to enhance the flavors of any fish without overpowering them. It has a mix of spices,including paprika,lemon pepper,garlic powder,black pepper,and more.
- Olive oil spray: You just need a little bit to help the spice rub stick to the piece of cod and to get the perfect texture.
🔪 How To Make This Recipe
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Place the cod fish on a cutting board and pat dry.
- Mix the olive oil and spices in a bowl.
- Liberally rub the seasoning all over the cod fish.
- Line your air fryer with parchment paper (optional).
- Place the cod fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the cod fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
Store leftover cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Although you can microwave leftover fish,it has a much better flavor and texture reheated in the air fryer oven. Simply reheat the air fryer at 350 degrees F and place the cooked air fryer cod fillets in the air fryer until warmed through.
💭 Tips and Variations
- If you need to make a large batch of this air fryer fish recipe,you can use a regular oven with a convection setting. This will circulate the hot air just like an air fryer,but you can make a ton of fish at once. It’s perfect for parties!
- Feel free to use a different seasoning blend,like this homemade all purpose seasoning, creole seasoning,or even Old Bay.
- For fish tacos,cut the cod into small bite-sized pieces before cooking.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Thaw frozen cod overnight and pat it to remove any excess moisture.
- You can prepare this dish in advance by coating the pieces of cod with a little oil and seasoning. Refrigerate them in an airtight container for 2-3 days before air frying like normal.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
This easy air fryer cod recipe is really flexible,thanks to cod’s mild flavor! It tastes wonderful with lemon wedges and a little tartar sauce. Turn it into a complete low carb meal by serving your favorite vegetables,like these green beans or broccoli. Don’t forget the cauliflower potato salad!
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
Thawed or fresh cod takes approximately 10-12 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 400 degrees F. Since each piece of fish is different,be sure to use a thermometer and cook until the fish reaches 145 degrees F internally.
The air fryer is perfect for fish lovers because it’s a great way to prepare many types of fish,including cod,halibut,trout,salmon,and more. They all taste wonderful with this homemade fish seasoning,which has a specific balance of spices to complement the unique flavor of fish. Some denser cuts may require specific preparation to be cooked in the air fryer,like mahi mahi,swordfish,or tuna.
Flipping your air fryer cod is optional. Since the air fryer circulates air throughout the basket,each side should be exposed to plenty of air to get that crispy cod texture. However,all air fryers are different! It certainly won’t hurt to flip your cod around the 5-6 minute mark to get the perfect texture.
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Cod
With a crispy exterior,tender and flaky meat,and loads of flavor in every bite,this air fryer cod will be your new favorite way to enjoy fresh fish! It couldn’t be easier and makes a healthy dinner in no time!
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Servings:2servings
Calories:267kcal
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Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400F.
Place the cod fish on a cutting board and pat dry.
Mix the olive oil and spices in a bowl.
Liberally rub the seasoning all over the cod fish.
Line your air fryer with parchment paper (optional).
Place the cod fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the cod fish flakes easily with a fork.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F.
Notes
- If you need to make a large batch of this air fryer fish recipe,you can use a regular oven with a convection setting. This will circulate the hot air just like an air fryer,but you can make a ton of fish at once. It’s perfect for parties!
- Feel free to use a different seasoning blend,like this homemade all purpose seasoning, creole seasoning,or even Old Bay.
- For fish tacos,cut the cod into small bite-sized pieces before cooking.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Thaw frozen cod overnight and pat it to remove any excess moisture.
- You can prepare this dish in advance by coating the pieces of cod with a little oil and seasoning. Refrigerate them in an airtight container for 2-3 days before air frying like normal.
Nutrition
Calories:267kcal| Carbohydrates:1g| Protein:30g| Fat:15g| Saturated Fat:2g| Polyunsaturated Fat:2g| Monounsaturated Fat:10g| Cholesterol:73mg| Sodium:674mg| Potassium:718mg| Fiber:0.2g| Sugar:0.03g| Vitamin A:71IU| Vitamin C:2mg| Calcium:31mg| Iron:1mg