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piece of breaded cod made in the air fryer
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Easy Air Fryer Cod

Panko-crusted cod with crispy golden crust and a flaky, tender inside; air fried to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 162kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh cod filets
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Prepare air fryer basket by spraying it with cooking spray.
  • Season both sides of filets with ¾ teaspoon salt and lemon pepper seasoning.
  • In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.  
  • Pour in melted butter and mix until combined.
  • Press crust mixture onto both sides of filet and place them in your prepared air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 360ºF for 6-8 minutes on each side.  Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the filets.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd your fish in the air fryer or they won’t cook evenly. 
  • Keep an eye on your cod as the thickness may change the cook time. 
  • Season the cod generously and coat thoroughly. 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg