Air Fryer Garlic Butter Cod A fast flavorful weeknight dinner Get perfectly flaky cod with minimal effort Click for the easy recipe
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Cod Fillets, about 4 (4-ounce) fillets, skinless
4 tablespoons Butter, unsalted, melted
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, fresh
1 teaspoon Paprika, smoked or sweet
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
Fresh parsley, lemon wedges (Optional Garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined. This ensures that the flavors are evenly distributed.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a pinch more salt or pepper depending on your preference.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Preheating ensures even cooking and helps the cod develop a nice crust.
While the air fryer is preheating, pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. This helps remove excess moisture and allows the garlic butter to adhere better.
Brush the cod fillets generously with the garlic butter mixture. Make sure to coat both sides of the fillets.
Place the cod fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the basket, as this can result in uneven cooking. You may need to cook the cod in batches.
Air fry for 8-12 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets and the power of your air fryer.
Check the internal temperature of the cod. It should reach 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
Carefully remove the cod fillets from the air fryer and let them rest for a minute or two before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
