Air Fryer Cod

This air fryer cod is flaky, quick, and full of flavor. An easy high-protein seafood dinner made with simple seasonings and ready in about 12 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer
Small mixing bowl
Tongs or spatula
Measuring spoons
Paper towels

Ingredients

4 cod fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional

lemon wedges
chopped parsley
red pepper flakes
garlic butter for serving

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Prep the cod
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and brush lightly with olive oil and lemon juice.
Season the fillets
Mix the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then season the cod evenly on both sides.
Air fry the cod
Place the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, parsley, or a little garlic butter if desired.

Notes

Cod cooks quickly, so start checking early.
Patting the fillets dry helps the seasoning stick better.
Use a spatula if needed to lift the fish gently from the basket.
Thicker cod fillets may need an extra 1 to 2 minutes.