This restaurant quality air fryer cod is going to change the way you think about white fish. It is a delicious and healthy option when you are looking for a meal that is ready in under 10 minutes.
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Cod is a mild-tasting fish and it is perfect for air frying, as it cooks quickly and evenly and gets nice and crispy. Cooking cod in the air fryer is a great alternative to traditional fried seafood, as it is much healthier and contains less fat because you don't need as much oil.
This couldn't be easier to make. Simply season the fish with your favourite spices and place it in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the fish is golden brown and tender and flaky. You end up with a crispy and flavourful piece of fish with minimal effort.
This cod loin recipes is so versatile, and it can be served with so many different sides. It's low in carbs and high in protein and there are lots of different ways you can season it so you will never it the same way twice. If you have been put off cooking cod before, then you have to try air fryer cod loin, because it's foolproof!
Looking for other cod recipes? Why not try our tasty Baked Cod Parcels, impressive Mediterranean Baked Cod, simple Cod Curry or our delicious Fish Tacos? And have you tried our Air Fryer Salmon too?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Cod - We used cod loin as they are nice and thick and have a real meaty texture to them. You can use cod fillet which tends to be leaner and more budget friendly. Keep the skin on as it will keep it together in the air fryer.
- Seasoning - We used a spicy Italian seasoning, but your favourite seasoning blend will work - even just salt and pepper or garlic powder.
- Oil - Use a good quality olive oil but avocado oil works well too.
- Butter - This adds a lovely rich flavour to the cod and helps it to stay moist too.
- Lemons - How much lemon juice you will need depends on how juicy your lemon is. Add lemon zest for extra lemon flavour.
Variations
The great thing about cod is that it is so versatile. We went with lemon, butter and Italian seasoning, but there are so many different seasoning options and here are some of our favourites:
- Honey and chipotle
- Lemon and basil
- Honey and mustard
- Garlic and chilli sauce
- Lemon and dill
- Chilli and lime
- Lemon pepper
- Soy, ginger and garlic
- Fajita seasoning
- Pesto
- Cajun seasoning
- Teriyaki
- BBQ seasoning
- Old Bay Seasoning
Crispy - For extra crispy cod, coat the fillets in a mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices before cooking. You could add some Parmesan too and it makes it a great date night meal with minimal effort.
You can use this recipe to cook haddock as well.
How to Make Air Fryer Cod
- Step 1: Combine the oil, butter, lemon juice and seasoning in a bowl.
- Step 2: Dip the cod loins into the mixture.
- Step 3: Put the cod into your air fryer. Pour over any remaining mixture.
- Step 4: Add slices of lemon.
- Step 5: Cook at 200°C on the Air Fry setting for 10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many different ways that you can serve this air fried cod. You could flake it up with a fork and put the flakes on a salad or in a sandwich, or even use it as a taco filling for our Fish Taco recipe. We served it with Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes and Cumin Cabbage.
However, if we want it as a more filling meal, or we are serving it up to guests, then we add some sides to it. Cheesy Potato Bake is one of our favourites for total comfort food. It's also delicious with Homemade Oven Chips and Greek Yogurt Coleslaw.
If you want a sauce to serve with this cod fillet in air fryer, then we definitely recommend our Homemade Tartare Sauce.
Dannii's Top Tips
- Pat the cod loins dry with a paper towel before using them.
- One of the most important things to keep in mind when cooking cod in an air fryer is to use the right temperature. Typically, a temperature of around 200°C is ideal for cooking cod in an air fryer. This will help ensure that the fish cooks through evenly without becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- It is important not to overcrowd the air fryer basket when cooking cod. This can prevent the fish from cooking through evenly and may cause it to become overcooked or undercooked. Instead, cook the fish in batches if necessary to ensure that it cooks through perfectly every time.
- Make sure the cod loin are a similar thickness, so that they all cook at an even rate.
- Keep an eye on your cod at about 7-8 minutes, as they all cook differently.
- Don't flip the cod in the air fryer. Unless it is fully cooked, it will fall apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use frozen cod for this recipe, but you will need to thaw it first, otherwise the seasonings won't stick to it and it won't get crispy. You can do this in the fridge overnight.
To keep the cooked cod in the refrigerator, wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap, or in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Cooking time will depend on how thick your cod loin is, and also your air fryer as they all cook differently. Ours was perfectly cooked at 10 minutes, but you might want to check it at 8 minutes.
Cod should be cooked to an internal temperature of 63°C/145°F. The best way to test the internal temperature is with a meat thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, you can cut gently into the thickest part of the fish.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Cod
Ingredients
- 260 g (9 oz) of Cod loins - (approx 130g/4.5oz per loin)
- 2 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of Olive oil
- 2 teaspoon of Butter - melted
- 1 Lemon - sliced
- 0.5 Lemon - juice only
Instructions
- Combine 1 tbsp of Olive oil, 2 tsp of Butter, juice of 0.5 Lemon and 2 tbsp of Italian seasoning.
- Dip 260 g of Cod loins loins into the mixture.
- Put the cod into your air fryer. Pour over any remaining mixture.
- Add slices of 1 Lemon.
- Cook on the Air Fry setting at 200°C/400°F for 10 minutes.
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Recipe Tips
- Pat the cod loins dry with a paper towel before using them.
- One of the most important things to keep in mind when cooking cod in an air fryer is to use the right temperature. Typically, a temperature of around 200°C is ideal for cooking cod in an air fryer. This will help ensure that the fish cooks through evenly without becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- It is important not to overcrowd the air fryer basket when cooking cod. This can prevent the fish from cooking through evenly and may cause it to become overcooked or undercooked. Instead, cook the fish in batches if necessary to ensure that it cooks through perfectly every time.
- Make sure the cod loin are a similar thickness, so that they all cook at an even rate.
- Keep an eye on your cod at about 7-8 minutes, as they all cook differently.
- Don't flip the cod in the air fryer. Unless it is fully cooked, it will fall apart.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Vicky says
I used my air fryer a lot but don't typically make fish with it. I love the simple ingredients in this cod dish and the fact that it is ready in 12 minutes. Perfect for busy nights!
Suja md says
Every bite does indeed look amazing! All of the flavors are incredible.
Elizabeth says
Thanks for this quick and easy dinner recipe! I like learning new recipes to make in the air fryer for those busy nights when I need to get dinner on the table fast.
Katherine says
This is such a great way to cook cod! I loved the tender flaky inside and lightly crisp outside. The lemon really added to it too.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
The fish turns out perfectly crispy on the outside while maintaining its tender, flaky texture on the inside.
Michelle says
I love cod, and I can't believe how easy this air fryer version is and perfectly cooked!
Saif says
Cod is one of my favorite fishes to cook. The airfryer is better since its healthier than frying in deep oil.
Andrea says
This cod looks beautiful. A little crispy, flakey and great flavors. I can't wait to try this.
Whitney says
Baked cod is one of my go to recipes but it doesn't have that crunch like the air fryer gives it, I am looking forward to trying your recipe!