Air Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce and Crunchy Crust

Ingredients

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

2. 2

   After marinating the cod, press each fillet into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly on both sides.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds cod fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat air fryer to 400°F

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2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

3. 3

   Add cod fillets to the marinade and coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   After marinating, press each fillet into the prepared breadcrumb mixture to create a crust.

5. 5

   Place coated cod fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overlap.

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6. 6

   Cook cod for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden and cooked through.

   🌡️ 400°F🔧 air fryer
7. 7

   While the cod is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.

8. 8

   Once the cod is done, drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fillets and garnish with chopped parsley.