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Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod

A delicious and healthy air fryer recipe for cod fillets coated in a crispy Parmesan crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cod Fillets
  • 4 fillets cod skinless and boneless
Coating
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Coating
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare the Cod
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil on both sides.
  3. Press the cod fillets into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Air Fry the Cod
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the coated cod fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dijon mustard until smooth.
Serve
  1. Serve the crispy cod fillets hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or dill to the breadcrumb mixture.

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