Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Cod
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Cod, a delightful dish that combines a golden, crunchy crust with tender, flaky fish. This easy baked fish recipe is perfect for busy nights as it only takes about 20 minutes from prep to table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan and seasonings.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Brush one side of each fillet with the mayo mixture and coat in the breadcrumb mix.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange fillets in a single layer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg