How to Make Seasoned Crunchy Cod Fillets in the Air Fryer - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the crispy, crunchy texture of perfectly cooked cod fillets. And with the rise in popularity of air fryers, it's easier than ever to achieve that ideal texture without the need for a lot of oil or a deep fryer. That's why we're bringing you a recipe for Seasoned Crunchy Cod Fillets in the Air Fryer that is sure to become a staple in your home kitchen!

Cod is a versatile and mild-flavored fish that lends itself well to a variety of seasonings and cooking meth...

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Ingredients

  • avocado oil cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning mix (such as Trader Joe's® 21 Seasoning Salute Blend)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 3 (5 ounce) cod fillets
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 cod fillets

  • Create a foil sling in the bottom of a basket-style air fryer, going across the bottom of the basket and up the sides, about 3 inches. Poke a few holes in the bottom of the foil sling, to match the holes in the basket. Spray the sling with avocado oil. If using a shelf-style air fryer, omit this step.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine panko crumbs, yellow cornmeal, seasoning blend, paprika, and salt in a small bowl. Pour buttermilk into a second bowl.
  • Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and lightly dust both sides with flour. Dip each flour-coated fillet into the buttermilk, then turn in the crumb mixture. Pat the crumb mixture on all sides of each fillet and place on the foil sling, if using, or on the rack of a shelf-style air fryer. Spray each cod fillet with avocado oil.
  • Cook in the air fryer until the fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Use the sling to remove cod fillets from the air fryer and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    224 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 595mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 693mg