Parmesan Crusted Cod in the Air Fryer: Crispy Perfection!
This Parmesan Crusted Cod cooks up perfectly in the air fryer with a golden, crispy crust, ready in 20 minutes or less!
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Foil or parchment paper (optional)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 2 Bowls for dredging
- paper towels
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound cod filets (fresh or defrosted if frozen)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (with salt) or more to taste
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
- Pat your cod filets dry with a paper towel.
- Season the cod filets on both sides with the lemon pepper seasoning
- Set up a dredging station with the beaten eggs in one bowl and the panko and parmesan mixed together in the other
- Dip your seasoned cod filets into the eggs to thoroughly coat, then press into the panko and parmesan mixture.
- Place the breaded fish into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer
- Spray the breading with a spritz of olive oil spray
- Cook on the air fry setting for 8-12 minutes at 400°F, or until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F
- Serve with lemon wedges and a side of tartar sauce if desired
Notes
While this recipe is for cod, you could swap in any other flaky white fish. The lemon pepper can be substituted by Old Bay or any other seafood seasoning. The eggs can be swapped for mayonnaise, olive oil, or melted butter if preferred. For a thicker breading, use ¼ cup all purpose flour to coat the fish before dredging in the egg and panko mixture. For a keto option, omit the panko and use extra parmesan instead to coat the fish. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and/or fresh parsley or dill.
Nutrition
Serving: 326gCalories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 57gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 289mgSodium: 993mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.3mg
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