Air Fryer Lemon Cod

Air Fryer Cod with lemon and parsley is a delicious meal idea! This easy recipe is ready in 15 minutes, simple ingredients and affordable too. So juicy and tender!

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Shopping list:

• olive oil
• lemon
• salt
• fresh parsley
• black pepper
• cod fillets

Sometimes the most simple recipes, end up being the most delicious! This Air Fryer Lemon Cod is one of those recipes.

This air fryer cod ends up so juicy, flaky and tender. The lemon juice and zest add so much flavor! Besides that, we keep it simple with salt, pepper and some type of fresh herb, This time we used fresh parsley, which pairs so perfectly with lemon.

It's great served with some roasted veggies, steamed veggies or a salad! It's also delicious with some pasta or rice too. 

Fish in the sir fryer turns out so amazing! Try these Air Fryer Breaded Salmon Nuggets or Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets!

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You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

• use any white fish instead of cod
• use seasoned salt instead of regular
• add crushed red pepper flakes
• add paprika
• use fresh rosemary, cilantro, thyme or basil instead of parsley
• use cajun seasoning instead of salt
• use melted butter instead of olive oil
• garnish with fresh dill or fresh parsley

Recipe tips:

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or oven until warmed through.

• No need to flip these while cooking. So easy!

• Cod fillets are cooked through when they are opaque white and flake easily with a fork. You can also use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. 

• If you use frozen cod fillets, make sure to thaw them completely before cooking. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before seasoning.

Yield 2 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

10 Min

Total time

15 Min

Air Fryer Lemon Cod

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cod fillets

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 3-5 minutes.
2. In a small bowl and add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, parsley and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
3. Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4. Brush the seasoned oil mixture over both sides of the cod fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5. Once preheated, place the cod fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overlapping.
6. Cook the cod fillets in the air fryer at 400°F for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and flake easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

203.92

Fat

8.18 g

Sat. Fat

1.19 g

Carbs

0.74 g

Fiber

0.14 g

Net carbs

0.61 g

Sugar

0.2 g

Protein

30.35 g

Sodium

1255.37 mg

Cholesterol

73.1 mg

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Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• Ninja Air Fryer XL
• OXO Good Grips Etched Zester and Grater
• OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer
• OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Kitchen and Herbs Scissors
• Silicone Basting Brush Set 

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