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A cooked white fish fillet garnished with herbs is held on a black spatula above a plate with green beans and a lemon wedge.

Air Fryer Cod With Lemon Seasoning

Author: Jessica Haggard
Tender, flaky cod fillets lightly seasoned with lemon, parsley, and black pepper cooked in the air fryer until perfectly done.. This air fryer cod recipe takes the guesswork out of cooking fish at home by giving juicy results, no dry fillets, and a dinner that feels a little special without much effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and gives you a better texture once it cooks. Set them aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, parsley, and black pepper.
    A white bowl with olive oil and chopped herbs, a lemon half, a black spoon with salt, and a plate with raw fish on a white surface.
  • Brush the oil mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
    Two raw fish fillets on a plate, with one fillet being brushed with oil and seasoning using a black brush.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overlapping.
    Two seasoned fish fillets placed side by side in the basket of an air fryer, ready to be cooked.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, until golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
    Two seasoned white fish fillets are cooking in an air fryer basket, with visible herbs and spices on the surface.
  • Remove carefully and transfer to a plate to serve.
    A plate with a cooked white fish fillet garnished with lemon slices and herbs, served alongside green beans.

Notes

Buy cod fillets that are about the same size and thickness so they all cook evenly.
Make sure to pat the fish dry before cooking, or the surface moisture will steam the fish instead of giving you those golden edges.
Serve: Pair it with roasted vegetables for a light dinner, or with grains, pasta, or crusty bread for a heartier meal. For a date night, serve the fillets alongside a fresh salad or a warm bowl of soup.
Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freezing cooked fish isn't recommended, so it's best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 31gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1255mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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