Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this Air Fryer Cod with Lemon and Parsley recipe. Tender cod fillets seasoned with a zesty mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and spices, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and garnished with fresh parsley. A quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Seasoning Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Serving:
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Cod: Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season Cod: Brush or rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the fillets.
- Cook Cod: Place seasoned cod in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle cooked cod with fresh parsley. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Parmesan before cooking.
- This recipe also works well with haddock or halibut. Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
