Description
Cook flaky cod fillets with a crispy Parmesan crust quickly in your air fryer for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fresh or thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the topping stick and promotes crispiness.
- In a small bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Brush the top surface of each cod fillet lightly with olive oil.
- Press the Parmesan mixture firmly onto the oiled side of the cod fillets.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the cod fillets in the air fryer basket, Parmesan side up, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove carefully and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to achieve a crisp crust.
- If the Parmesan starts browning too quickly, reduce the temperature to 370°F (188°C) for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Use parchment paper liners designed for air fryers if you are concerned about sticking, but ensure the liner does not cover the air vents.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 70