This crispy air fryer cod fish is loaded with flavor and will be your new favorite way to enjoy cod fish. If you haven't tried making cod fish this way, you are in for a treat!
❤️ Why you'll love it
I love how quick and easy this cod fish recipe is. It takes just a few minutes and I can have lunch or dinner ready in no time.
Plus, it's so versatile and I can use my favorite spices to mix things up. If you are a seafood lover, you will love this recipe!
🥘 Equipment Used
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To make this air fryer cod fish recipe, you'll need an air fryer and some parchment paper to keep the fish from sticking. I also recommend having a meat thermometer to make sure the fish is fully cooked.
🧾 Ingredients Used
- Cod fish fillets: For best results, use either fresh cod or thawed frozen fish overnight.
- Spices: I use a simple mix of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Olive oil: You just need a little bit to help the spice rub stick to the piece of cod and get the perfect texture.
- Garnish: You can garnish with some lemon slices if you like.
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Cod
This air fryer cod fish is super easy to make!
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Place the cod fish on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the olive oil and spices in a bowl. Liberally rub the seasoning all over the cod fish.
- Line your air fryer with parchment paper (optional). Place the cod fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the cod fish flakes easily with a fork. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F. Garnish with lemon slices and serve!
🥫 Storing and Reheating
You can store leftover cod fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Although you can microwave leftover fish, it has a much better flavor and texture when reheated in the air fryer oven. Simply reheat the air fryer at 350F and air fry until the codfish is warmed through.
💭 Tips and Variations
- If you need to make a large batch of this air fryer fish recipe, you can use a regular oven with a convection setting. This will circulate the hot air just like an air fryer, but you can make a ton of fish at once. It's perfect for parties!
- Feel free to use a different seasoning blend, like my fish seasoning, homemade all-purpose seasoning, or creole seasoning.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Thaw frozen cod overnight and pat it to remove any excess moisture.
- You can prepare this dish in advance by coating the pieces of cod with a little oil and seasoning. Refrigerate them in an airtight container for 2-3 days before air frying like normal.
- You can also make cod fish in the instant pot!
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
This easy air fryer cod recipe is really flexible, thanks to cod's mild flavor! It tastes wonderful with lemon wedges and a little sauce.
Serve with your favorite vegetables, like green beans or broccoli, to turn it into a complete low-carb meal. Don't forget the cauliflower potato salad!
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
Thawed or fresh cod takes approximately 10-12 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 400 degrees F. Since each piece of fish is different, be sure to use a thermometer and cook until the fish reaches 145 degrees F internally.
The air fryer is perfect for fish lovers because it's a great way to prepare many types of fish, including cod, halibut, trout, salmon, and more. They all taste wonderful with this homemade fish seasoning, which has a specific balance of spices to complement the unique flavor of fish. Some denser cuts may require specific preparation to be cooked in the air fryer, like mahi mahi, swordfish, or tuna.
Flipping your air fryer cod is optional. Since the air fryer circulates air throughout the basket, each side should be exposed to plenty of air to get that crispy cod texture. However, all air fryers are different! It certainly won't hurt to flip your cod around the 5-6 minute mark to get the perfect texture.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Cod
Ingredients
- 12 oz cod fish fillets
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon optional, garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Place the cod fish on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel.12 oz cod fish fillets
- Mix the olive oil and spices in a bowl.2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
- Liberally rub the seasoning all over the cod fish.
- Line your air fryer with parchment paper (optional).
- Place the cod fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the cod fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve!1 lemon
Notes
- If you need to make a large batch of this air fryer fish recipe, you can use a regular oven with a convection setting. This will circulate the hot air just like an air fryer, but you can make a ton of fish at once. It's perfect for parties!
- Feel free to use a different seasoning blend, like my fish seasoning, homemade all-purpose seasoning, or creole seasoning.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Thaw frozen cod overnight and pat it to remove any excess moisture.
- You can prepare this dish in advance by coating the pieces of cod with a little oil and seasoning. Refrigerate them in an airtight container for 2-3 days before air frying like normal.
- You can also make cod fish in the instant pot!
Nutrition
Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.
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