Air Fryer Cod
Air Fryer Cod is made with cod fillets, olive oil, paprika, and a lemon-herb butter finish; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until flaky and perfectly cooked.
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Method
- 1
Pat cod fillets completely dry. Brush with olive oil.
- 2
Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F.
- 4
Mix melted butter with lemon juice, herbs, and garlic.
- 5
Spoon lemon herb butter over the fish and serve immediately.
Pro tip. Cod is delicate — don't flip it or it may fall apart. Pat it dry for better browning. The fish is done when it flakes easily but is still moist in the center. Overcooking makes it rubbery. The lemon-herb butter transforms simple cod into something special.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 10 minutes. The same dish takes about 15 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To bring them back, air fry at 300°F for 3-4 minutes. A squeeze of lemon before reheating brightens the fish back up. Full reheat guide for cod.
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