Air Fryer Cod Recipe

This flakey and tender  air fryer  cod recipe is perfect for making cod without breading. This easy dinner is ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time:  5 
Cook Time:  10 
Total Time:  15 
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets or another white fish such as haddock, flounder, or sole
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Serving

  • lemon slices
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Take the cod out of the package and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut it into pieces that fit in the air fryer basket.
    1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
  • Mince the garlic and juice the lemon if using a fresh lemon.
    1 clove garlic,2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Using parchment paper in the air fryer will make cleanup easier. Put a piece in the bottom and put the piece of cod on top, with the skin side down.
  • Drizzle the fresh lemon juice and olive oil on top of the filets. Sprinkle on the paprika, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
    1/2 tablespoon olive oil,1 teaspoon paprika,1 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon pepper,1 clove garlic
  • Air fry the fish at 370 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, cooking until the fish is just done. Check that the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F or that the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve with lemon slices and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
    lemon slices, fresh parsley

Nutrition Information

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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