Description
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod is a quick and healthy dinner option featuring tender cod with a crunchy Parmesan crust. This simple recipe brings bright lemon zest and fresh herbs for a flavorful meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets about 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Dry the cod fillets using paper towels to remove moisture and brush them lightly with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to bring out the fish’s sweetness.
- In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt evenly.
- Firmly press each fillet into the Parmesan mixture ensuring the coating sticks well, then let them rest on a plate for 3 to 5 minutes so the crust can bind properly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F 200°C for 3 minutes for an ideal cooking environment.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket and place the coated fillets in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook the fillets for 6 minutes, flip carefully, and air fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the fish looks opaque and flakes easily, and the crust is golden brown.
- Mix melted butter with fresh lemon juice, then drizzle over the cooked fillets. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 11 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg