Description
This recipe delivers flaky, flavorful cod with a zesty lemon-garlic crust, cooked to perfection in your air fryer. It’s a quick and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets, 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over both sides of the cod fillets.
- Place the lemon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Arrange the seasoned cod fillets on top of the lemon slices in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove the cod from the air fryer.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your cod fillets and your air fryer model.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the cod with cooking spray before air frying.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg