Description
Experience the elegance of air fryer cod, where flaky fish meets a crisp exterior, all with minimal effort! This easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With a burst of flavors from olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, you’ll savor every bite. Serve it hot with your favorite sides for a complete meal that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Brush or drizzle the marinade over the cod fillets ensuring even coverage.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Serve immediately with fresh 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 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg