Description
Air Fryer Panko Cod is a delightful dish that combines the irresistible crunch of panko breadcrumbs with the tender, flaky goodness of cod. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—this recipe delivers flavor and texture without the guilt of traditional frying. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cod fillets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with lemon zest.
- Dredge each cod fillet in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
- Lightly spray both sides of each fillet with olive oil and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and flaky; no flipping needed.
- Let rest for a minute before serving with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg