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This Air Fryer cod is light, flavorful and has that fall-apart flaky deliciousness that you’ll fall in love with. Just a few pantry staples and under 15 minutes is all you need to make this easy weeknight dinner that you’ll enjoy every bite of.
Pair it with some Air Fryer Frozen French Fries or Air Fryer potato wedges and a fresh salad to make it a wholesome meal.
I’ve recently been trying a lot of Air Fryer seafood recipes, and this easy cod recipe is one of my top five favorites- right alongside my classic Air Fryer salmon and Air Fryer mahi mahi recipes.
It’s just SO easy and effortless to make, and tastes absolutely spectacular- perfect for days when you don’t feel like doing a lot of cooking.
Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Delicately savory.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 6 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 11 minutes.
👥 Servings: 2 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: No.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: To make cleanup easier, line the Air Fryer basket with parchment paper or liners before you air fry the cod.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a light, low-calorie meal that is perfect for busy weeknights- just like my Air Fryer tuna steaks.
- If you like seafood, you’ll be amazed at how slightly crispy yet succulent and fall-apart flaky cod can turn out in the Air Fryer.
- It takes under 15 minutes to make, and can be customized too!
Recipe Ingredients
- Cod filets: I used fresh cod filets, about 6 oz each.
- Olive oil: To help the seasonings stick to the cod, and to help it crisp up slightly.
- Seasonings: I used a mix of paprika, chili powder, salt and black pepper. You could also use Italian seasoning or poultry seasoning for additional flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- To lend the air fried cod an extra crispy and crunchy texture on the outside, coat the filets in Panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs- like I did with my Air Fryer breaded shrimp). You can do this after you season them, or combine the seasonings directly with the Panko.
- You can also mix some shredded Parmesan along with the breadcrumbs to lend the cod a nice cheesy coating. I did this when I made my Air Fryer Parmesan crusted chicken and it tasted absolutely spectacular.
- For a citrusy, tangy flavor, you can squeeze some lemon or lime juice over the cod right before you serve
How to Make Air Fryer Cod
- Gently rinse and pat dry the fish with paper towels. Brush all the sides with a bit of oil. Combine the seasonings in a bowl and sprinkle generously over the fish filets.
- Transfer the seasoned fish filets into your Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 350ºF for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully remove and serve with your favorite sides.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Enjoy your Air Fryer cod with a simple veggie side like Air Fryer zucchini fries or some classic Air Fryer green beans, or even just a simple side salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
You can also make it a hearty and filling meal by pairing it with some Air Fryer roasted potatoes or Air Fryer smashed potatoes. And of course, you can always pair it with a nice dipping sauce of your choice- I love pairing it with a simple tartar sauce- just classic and delicious!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Try to use cod filets that are roughly the same size and have the same thickness. This will ensure they’re cooked perfectly at the same time.
- Most fish get completely cooked in the Air Fryer within 10 minutes (I know that- I’ve tried Air Fryer Halibut, Air Fryer Swai fish and even Air Fryer Tilapia)- so keep an eye on the fish at the 8 minute mark to see if it is done.
- Flip the filets over midway during the cooking time to get them crispy all throughout.
- Make sure you arrange the fish filets in a single layer in your Air Fryer basket-leave some room for the hot air to flow through and crisp up the fish.
- Experiment with different seasonings and marinades to get enjoy different flavors. I love the idea of using a simple honey mustard marinade for this recipe- like I did with my Air Fryer honey mustard salmon recipe.
- Got some leftover pesto? Spoon it over your cod filets (seasoned with just salt and pepper) and top with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before air frying to create the ultimate cheesy pesto cod. This one’s inspired by my Air Fryer cheesy pesto salmon recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Because this recipe is only fish and added seasonings, there are no added carbs! It is actually a wonderful keto-friendly dish!
Absolutely! Cod is a perfect white fish for tacos. Just slice it into strips once it comes out of the Air Fryer! You can also use some taco seasoning to season it if you want to!
You can store the fish in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 days.
Yes! You can use frozen cod filets too. Just remember to thaw it completely and pat it dry before you season it.
A 6 oz chunk of cod usually cooks through in 7-8 minutes. If you’re still not sure, use a meat thermometer- the internal temperature should be 145°F or more.
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Air Fryer Cod
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Cod Filets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly rinse and pat fish dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- Combine the paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Brush each piece of fish with olive oil to coat fish on both sides and then sprinkle to coat with seasoning mixture.
- Without overlapping, place fish fillets in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 350ºF for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Your fish is done when the internal temperature reaches 140-145ºF. To check the internal temperature of your fish, you can use a meat thermometer.
- I used a Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the kind of Air Fryer you’re using.
- Make sure you pat the fish filets dry before you grease and season them. This will help them get that slightly crispy outside when they’re done.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this dish tonight and tweaked it a drop. I did not add the salt and pepper but instead I used a tsp of Paul Prudhomme’s Seafood Magic…fabulous. This is a go to recipe. Thanks
Cod is one of my favorite fish to eat
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the recipe! It’s so easy to make cod in the air fryer!