Description
A perfectly flaky cod fillet with a savory, golden-brown Parmesan-Panko crust, made effortlessly in the air fryer. This healthy, quick, and satisfying dish offers restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs Cod Fillets (4–6 portions)
- ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 large Eggs, whisked
- ½ cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated recommended)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- Cooking Spray or Olive Oil Spray
- Lemon Wedges, for serving
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets very dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In three shallow dishes: Dish 1: Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and black pepper. Whisk well. Dish 2: Whisk eggs thoroughly. Dish 3: Combine Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs. Toss well.
- Dredge each cod fillet in flour (Dish 1), then dip in egg wash (Dish 2), and finally coat generously with Parmesan-Panko mixture (Dish 3), pressing firmly. Place on a wire rack and let rest 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place breaded cod in a single layer in the air fryer basket; do not overcrowd. Lightly spray the top of the cod with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping gently at the 6-minute mark for even browning. Cook until cod is opaque, flakes easily (internal temp 145°F/63°C), and crust is golden and crispy.
- Remove from air fryer, let rest 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the cod fillets.
- For extra crispiness, you can double coat the cod.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg