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A piece of golden air fryer cod in a baking dish.
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Air Fryer Cod with Dipping Sauce

This easy air fryer cod recipe makes flaky, golden fish fillets in just 10–12 minutes. Seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion flakes, it's a healthy dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with a tangy dipping sauce made from mayo, lemon juice, and relish for a quick and flavorful main dish.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cod

  • 12 oz thawed Cod Fillets about 1-inch thick, divided in 2.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika or non-smoked
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried Onion Flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 sliced Green Onion to garnish

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Pat Cod Fillets dry with paper towel. Brush both sides with oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. (substitute favorite spices as desired.)
  • Coat Cod Fillets with the dry mixture well, and allow to marinate and absorb spices for 5 minutes, while you preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  • Grease air fryer basket with oil or cooking spray. Place Cod Fillets in air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, then turn additional 4-6 minutes, until they turn golden brown and crispy. over and cook an
  • While Cod is cooking, mix Dipping Sauce ingredients in a small bowl, and stir together.
  • Garnish Cod Fillets with sliced Green Onions as desired.

Notes

My Top 3 Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Cod

    1. Pat the cod dry with a paper towel to eliminate excess moisture before seasoning.
    2. Cook cod in a single layer and don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. (Be sure to use fillets with an even thickness!)
    3. Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature hits 145 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1979mg | Potassium: 1334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1895IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 2mg

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