Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Cod
Crispy, golden Air Fryer Parmesan Cod with a tender, flaky center—panko and parmesan create a crackly crust in just minutes.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- 2 bowls (for dredging station)
- Paper towels
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 Pound cod filets fresh or defrosted if frozen
- 1 Tsp lemon pepper seasoning (with salt) or more to taste
- 2 Large eggs beaten
- 3/4 Cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Cup grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat and prep the fish
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400°F so the crust starts crisping immediately.
- Pat your cod filets dry with a paper towel until the surface feels bone-dry.
- Season the cod filets on both sides with the lemon pepper seasoning.
Build a dredging station
- Set up a dredging station with the beaten eggs in one bowl and the panko and parmesan mixed together in the other.
Coat for maximum crunch
- Dip your seasoned cod filets into the eggs to thoroughly coat, then press into the panko and parmesan mixture.
- Use your hands to press in the breading so the fish is well covered.
Air fry until golden and flaky
- Place the breaded fish into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer with some air space between each piece.
- Spray the breading with a spritz of olive oil spray.
- Cook on the air fry setting for 8-12 minutes at 400°F, or until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a side of tartar sauce if desired.
Notes
Pat the cod very dry so the coating sticks and turns crisp. Cook to 145°F internal temperature and avoid overcrowding the basket for best crunch. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 1.5mg
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