Description
Air Fryer Panko Cod is a crispy, golden dish that elevates simple cod fillets into a delightful meal. Coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and seasoned to perfection, this recipe offers a quick and healthy alternative to traditional frying methods. Serve it warm with tangy tartar sauce for a satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and arrange the fillets in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg