Here’s my air fryer cod recipe that is flavorful and flaky. I made this recipe to be easy, healthier, and tender, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
My Favorite Recipe for Cod in the Air Fryer
I first made this air fryer cod during Lent when I wanted a healthier option than a battered fish fry. I had some cod in the fridge, and since I’ve had success with air frying other fish, I thought that cod would taste great, too, and it did!
I designed my recipe to be easy, so I could toss the fish with seasonings and air fry it — no breading needed! With our weeks being so busy, I just need one of those easy recipes by Friday.
Ingredients For air Fryer Cod Fish
- Cod fillets – I’ve used cod loins as well, just use the time listed for those instead
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice – fresh or bottled works great
How to Cook Cod in the Air Fryer
STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F then pat each side of the cod fillets with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
STEP TWO: Combine the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush each side of the fillets with the olive oil mixture. Use the remaining oil to brush the inside of the air fryer basket or tray. I find this helps prevent sticking.
STEP THREE: In a small dish combine all of the seasonings. Rub the seasonings on each side of the fillets.
STEP FOUR: Place the cod in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees in the thickest part of the fillet.
PrintAir Fryer Cod
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice bottled or fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 350 °F and pat each side of the cod fillets with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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Combine the olive oil and the lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush each side of the cod fillets with the olive oil. Brush the inside of the air fryer basket with the remaining oil to help with sticking (optional).
- In a small dish, mix the paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper and rub the seasonings on each side of the fish.
- Place the cod in the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 8 minutes, until a meat thermometer reaches 145 °F and the fish easily flakes.
Notes
- Cook frozen cod at 350 degrees for 4 minutes, add the oil and seasonings, then air fry again at 370 degrees for about 10 minutes.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.