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Golden brown cod fillets on white plate with fresh parsley garnish and bowl of lemon wedges.
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Air Fryer Cod

Air fryer cod is a quick and easy, protein-packed entree. These flaky and tender cod fillets in the air fryer make a perfect weeknight meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Dinner Recipes, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Traci

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless Cod Fillets cut into equal size and thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper as needed to season
  • Garlic Powder as needed to season
  • Paprika as needed to season
  • Optional garnish: Lemon Wedges, Fresh Parsley, Tartar Sauce

Instructions

  • (Optional) Let the COD sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to remove the chill.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
  • Pat the COD FILLETS dry with a paper towel and coat all sides with EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.
  • To season, place the fillets with the darker side facing up (this is the side that once had skin).
  • Sprinkle your desired amount of SALT, PEPPER, GARLIC, and PAPRIKA over the surface. Turn the fillets over so the pure white flesh side faces up and repeat seasoning.
  • Transfer each filet to the air fryer basket, ensuring that they're not touching.
  • Air fry the fillets until the thickest part reaches 145°F, about 5–7 minutes for 1-inch pieces or 2–3 minutes for ½-inch pieces.
    Pro tip: When the fillets hit 135°F, cover and rest; carryover cooking will bring them to 145°F.
  • Transfer fillets to a serving platter, garnish, and enjoy!

Storage and reheat

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

Notes

Allowing the cod fillets to rest at room temperature before cooking helps them cook more evenly and reduces the cooking time.
Since fillet thickness can vary, cook pieces of similar thickness together in separate batches, as they will need different cooking times.
The air fryer can cook near-room-temperature cod that is 1 inch thick or less in as little as 2 to 5 minutes. If you like juicy, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth cod, don't overcook it.
It’s important to ensure the fillets are not touching to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 248kcal | Protein: 40g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 937mg | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg