Description
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod is a flavorful dish featuring cod fillets coated in a crunchy Parmesan-panko mixture, enhanced by lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush cod fillets with olive oil.
- Coat each fillet with the Parmesan-panko mixture.
- Place coated fillets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix melted butter and chopped parsley.
- Serve cod with herb butter sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Pair with a side salad or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod, Air Fryer Cod, Parmesan Cod Recipe