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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod has a golden, crunchy Parmesan-panko crust and flaky, tender cod in about 10 minutes at 390°F. Six ingredients, no egg wash, no deep frying.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cod fillets, about 4 ounces each, 1 inch thick, thawed if frozen
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup panko, or plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, use ½ teaspoon with seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat the cod fillets dry on both sides with paper towels. Brush all over with the olive oil and season with the kosher salt and black pepper.
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Press each fillet firmly into the crumb mixture on the top, bottom, and sides so the crumbs pack on. Shake off any loose crumbs.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment. Place the fillets in a single layer, prettiest side up, with space between them.
  • Air fry at 390°F for 7 to 10 minutes, without flipping, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily. Thin fillets are done at 7 minutes; thick loins need the full 10.
  • Check that an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F in the thickest part. Rest 1 minute and serve with lemon wedges.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking spray or parchment liner
  • Instant-read thermometer

Notes

  • Timing by thickness at 390°F: ½ inch, 6–7 minutes; ¾–1 inch, 8–10 minutes; 1¼ inch or more, 11–13 minutes. Go by the thermometer.
  • Preheating 3 minutes at 390°F gives a browner crust. If you skip it, add a minute.
  • Storage: airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes. Freezing isn't recommended; the crust goes soft.
  • Gluten-free: swap in gluten-free panko.
  • Oven: 400°F on a wire rack over a sheet pan, 12 to 15 minutes, to 145°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 971kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 167gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 396mgSodium: 1959mgPotassium: 3765mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 4mg