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Air Fryer Cod is a perfect fish dinner that combines fresh fish and savory flavors. This healthy dinner is one of the best ways to enjoy light fish without the excess calories.
You can pair this easy meal with Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Asparagus, or Air Fryer Carrots! All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you can make this recipe in under 10 minutes!
If you love this dish, you might also enjoy our other air fryer seafood recipes.
For additional recipes for other easy dinners, including other types of fish, try our Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Air Fryer Drumsticks, or Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Cod
This low calorie meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want an easy dish full of protein and flavor. Fish lovers will love this flaky fish with juicy, crispy skin on the outside and a mild flavor on the inside.
Ingredients Needed to Make Air Fryer Cod
- Cod Filets-around 6 oz each
- Olive Oil
- Chili Powder
- Paprika
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
How to Make Cod in Air Fryer
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Lightly rinse and pat fish dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
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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.
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Without overlapping, place fish fillets in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
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Air fry at 350ºF for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
FAQs
Yes! Because this recipe is only fish and added seasonings, there a no added carbs! In addition, this recipe would make 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 add some taco seasoning to the fish before you air fry it for added flavor!
Serve over rice, with roasted potatoes, and garnish with lemon slices or parsley flakes.
You can store the fish in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 days.
You can serve cod with just salt & pepper, lemon, or add spices such as onion powder, red pepper flakes, Cajun Seasoning, lemon zest, lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning, or garlic powder!
Yes! You can use frozen cod fillets as long as you thaw it out before seasoning it.
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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
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!