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Air-fried cod will change the way you eat fish! It is crispy and golden on the outside, and it is light and tender on the inside. This is ideal for dinner with a light, gentle flavor! Everyone in the family will love it!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to make: This bomb cod is perfect for busy weekdays or weekend dinners. Serve with some rice, vegetables, potatoes or salad.
- Air Fryer Perfect: Fried fish is one of the best ways to cook this delicate meat. The speed gas basket is perfect as it allows circulating air to cook both outside and inside while keeping the fish in place.
- Seafood lovers: We love the fish at home, especially when it tastes amazing! More favorites include fish and chips, baja tacos and salmon.
Crispy Parma Air Fried Cod
You must believe me when I say cooking fish in a fryer is an absolute revelation. The way hot air circulates around the entire fillet makes for the crunchiest, crisp texture! It’s everything you love without fried fat. My kids don’t even know they are eating healthy. victory!
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Make crispy air-fried cod
This super easy air-fried cod recipe will become a family favorite. Simply bread and stick it in an air fryer. The fryer makes them so crispy and delicious!
- season: Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper for tasting on both sides.
- Flour Coating: Create breadboards for cod by collecting three bowls. Add flour to the first bowl. First dip each cod fillet into the flour.
- Dip in egg mixture: Whisk together the eggs and salt. Then, dip the flour filet slices into the egg mixture.
- Coating in panko mixture: Mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, old bay seasoning and garlic powder in a third bowl, then dip each egg-coated filet slice into the Panko mixture.
- Air Fry: Spray the bottom of the basket with olive oil spray and place the crumbs in the fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the fish and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve air-fried cod with tartar sauce, yum sauce or fresh lemon juice.
Tips for bread crumbs
Breadcrumbs Any food can be messy. This is a sure way to at least keep it easy to manage.
- Wet hands: Dip the cod into the flour mixture with one hand and coat evenly. Then, dip it in the egg mixture with the same hand and shake the excess eggs. Then, drop into the Panko mixture.
- Hand dry: With the other dry hand, press the Panko evenly on the cod, making sure it is pasted. Take a moment to apply it so you can get the perfect crispy crust! Then, place it in an air frying basket and repeat.
Tips for the best air-fried cod
- What if I don’t have a fryer? If you don’t have a fryer, it can bake perfectly in the oven! Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Flip the fish carefully. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don’t overcrowd: Give the fish space to breathe. If they are too close together, they will steam instead of “fry” and will not become crispy.
- Can I use frozen cod? Use high-quality cod fillets. Fresh or frozen well. You don’t want them to be too thin, or the fish doesn’t have time to crisp before they start to dry out. Thaw frozen cod according to packaging instructions. Wipe dry with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. This will help the crust to be crisp.
- Can I spray fish with cooking oil? Using oil is optional, but it can help it get crispy. Use pure oil spray. Do not use non-stick sprays, such as PAM. Their additives can destroy your air fryer.
- Do I have to use panko breadcrumbs? Panko bread crumbs are larger and absorb less moisture, so they produce the best crust. Your air-fried cod will be crispy and golden. Regular bread crumbs won’t give you the same results.
- Do I have to use cod? This recipe works with any type of white fish and proves amazing. Think snapper, tilapia, bass and black line diameters.
How to store remaining cod fillets
- refrigerator: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Heating instructions: Reheat the fillets in the fryer for 2-3 minutes or until heated. It won’t have the same brittleness, but it will still be good. Crispy air-fried cod is best in a fryer.
