Air Fryer cod is a quick, healthy seafood recipe with a light crispy outside and tender flaky inside. It’s perfect for a fast dinner and pairs well with vegetables, rice, or salad.
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp lemon juice
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Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat to 380°F (193°C) for about 3 minutes.
2️⃣ Season the Fish
Pat cod dry. Brush with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Air Fry
Place fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 10–12 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4️⃣ Finish
Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 10–12 minutes
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Total: ~15 minutes
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
Per fillet:
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Calories: ~170
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Protein: 30g
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Carbs: 1g
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Fat: 5g
⭐ WW Points
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≈2 WW Points per fillet
💡 Tips
✔ Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
✔ For extra crispiness, add 1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs.
✔ Works great with tilapia, haddock, or pollock too.