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Breaded cod fish cooked in the air fryer stacked on a wood board with a bowl of tartar sauce and lemon slices.
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5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Breaded Cod

Enjoy flaky, golden air fried fish in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe delivers crispy, breaded fillets with less oil for a healthier twist on fried fish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Easy Main Dish, Main Course, Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups dry breadcrumbs or Panko crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 ounces cod fish 6-8 fillets
  • olive oil or cooking spray

For Serving: Optional

Instructions

  • Add the flour to a shallow bowl or pie plate.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • In a second shallow bowl, add the eggs and beat well.
    2 large eggs
  • In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and seasonings.
    2 cups dry breadcrumbs or Panko crumbs, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Rinse the fish and pat it dry with a paper towel.
    24 ounces cod fish
  • Coat the fish by first dipping it in the flour, then in eggs and ending with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
  • Spritz the breaded fish pieces with olive oil.
    olive oil or cooking spray
  • Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil or line it with a perforated parchment paper liner.
  • Heat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  • Place breaded fish pieces in the greased basket in a single layer, leaving a bit of room between each piece for air to circulate.
  • Cook the fish for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and flaky.
  • Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemons, if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute the cod for your favorite whitefish (ie pollock or tilapia).
  • For crispy fish, make sure you don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches based on the size of your basket.
  • This dish is best eaten freshly cooked but you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until crispy and heated through.
  • Optional serving sauces are not included in the nutritional calculation.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg