Description
This air fry cod recipe delivers tender, flaky cod with a smoky paprika-lemon glaze, caramelizing in under 15 minutes for a perfect high-protein weeknight meal. The secret to the texture is patting the fish dry and cooking at high heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g cod fillets, skinless, 1 inch thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Glaze and Cod: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for the glaze. Brush two-thirds of the glaze onto dried cod fillets, reserving the rest.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes. Lightly grease the basket or line it with air fryer parchment paper.
- Air Fry Cod: Place cod fillets in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, gently flipping halfway through cooking.
- Check and Serve: Cook until cod reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle reserved glaze and garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry before glazing to ensure a crisp exterior. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by cooking in batches if necessary. Check doneness by aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: general
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 225 g
- Calories: 370 calories
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: air fryer, cod, fish, seafood, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy, high protein, quick meal, paprika glaze, lemon