Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Cod is a comforting, quick, and flavorful dish made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly golden, cheesy, and crisp, it’s a healthy weeknight favorite that feels special enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), thawed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- Olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly spray cod fillets with olive oil on all sides.
- Press each fillet into breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
- Place coated fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray tops with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and flaky.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, pat the fish dry before coating. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness. Use gluten-free panko or low-sodium Parmesan for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: air fryer cod, parmesan cod, crispy fish, healthy dinner, easy fish recipe