Description
A healthier yet delicious recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Cod that features a flaky fish coated in a savory, crispy Parmesan mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides of each cod fillet with olive oil or spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Coat the fillets in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the coated fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and flaky.
Notes
Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version. Experiment with different white fish like haddock or tilapia for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg