Crispy Air Fryer Cod
If you're looking for a weeknight dinner your whole family will actually eat, this crispy air fryer cod is a fast dinner win.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound of cod
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- 2 tsps. old bay seasoning
- 3 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer.
- Pat the cod dry and set aside on a cutting board.
- Set three bowls out that are shallow.
- Whisk the egg in the first bowl.
- Put the flour in the second bowl.
- Put the panko breadcrumbs, old bay seasoning, italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in the third bowl and stir well.
- Cut the cod into the size you would like or you can leave them whole.
- Dip the cod into the flour.
- Then dip the cod into the egg and wet both sides. Move the cod to the panko breadcrumbs and press both sides into the breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer with non-stick spray. Add the cod in batches to the air fryer and cook on 400° for 10 minutes, gently flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the fish reaches 145 degrees F.
- You can sprinkle more old bay seasoning or Italian seasoning on the cod after you pull it out of the air fryer for more flavor. Serve in tacos, on sandwiches or on its own.
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Notes
- You can use regular breadcrumbs if you prefer.
- You can add a 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture if you like. It adds more flavor.
- The cook time depends on how thick your cod is and how many pounds you use. The cook time I provided is for 1 pound of cod.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 5mg