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Air fryer cod for one served as a flaky white fish fillet with red pepper.
Anas Jafir

Air Fryer Cod for One

Air fryer cod for one cooks one mild fish fillet with lemon, paprika, and a crisp edge in about 10 minutes, with no extra portions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cod fillet, 5 to 6 ounces, thawed if frozen
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 lemon wedge, for serving
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon chopped parsley or dill

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • paper towel
  • small bowl
  • silicone brush or spoon
  • thin spatula
  • instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the cod dry.
  3. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush or spoon the seasoning over the cod.
  5. Place the fillet in the basket in a single layer.
  6. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 7 to 10 minutes.
  7. Check that the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C), or that the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Rest for 1 minute and serve with lemon.

Notes

Cooking time is estimated and depends on fillet thickness.
Cod should reach 145°F (63°C).
Nutrition is an estimate before sides or sauces.
Times and nutrition are estimates. Follow your appliance instructions and check doneness.
Never preheat with a loose parchment liner. Keep any liner secured beneath food and away from the heating element.