Air Fryer Cod is made with 4 cod fillets, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 180 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 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.
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 Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~15 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌊Gentle, even heat cooks fish through without drying it out — no flipping required.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Cod at 400°F for 10 minutes. 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.
You need: 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper, 3 tbsp butter, melted, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced. This recipe serves 4 with 180 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Cod takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Spoon lemon herb butter over the fish and serve immediately.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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