Air-Fried Crunchy Cod Fillets
Air-Fried Crunchy Cod Fillets deliver a light, shattering crust with tender, flaky fish inside. A polenta-and-flour coating seasoned with Old Bay, garlic, and paprika gives balanced spice and a classic fish-fry vibe without deep frying. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual fish sandwich night with lemon wedges and slaw.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C). Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Pat the cod dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a shallow dish, mix the polenta, flour, seafood seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and paprika. Press the cod pieces into the polenta mixture to coat evenly.
- 3
Place the coated cod in the prepared air fryer basket with space between pieces to allow air circulation. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip each piece and mist with cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more.
- Calories 485.59 kcal High
- Protein 7.28 g Moderate
- Carbs 68.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.33 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.29 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 65.79 mg High
- Sodium 491.37 mg High
- Fiber 2.01 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.18 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 79.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate
- Potassium 138.3 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 52.35 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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