Crispy Air Fryer Cod

This air-fried cod recipe features a simple homemade breading of polenta, flour, and seafood seasoning for a delicious Friday night fish fry dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1 pound cod, about 1-inch thick, cut into 4 pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic salt
• 0.25 cup polenta
• 1.5 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C). Grease the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 2

Pat cod pieces dry with paper towels,

Step 3

Combine polenta, flour, seafood seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Press cod pieces into polenta mixture to evenly coat.

Step 4

Arrange coated cod pieces in the prepared air fryer basket, leaving space between them so air can circulate. Spray the tops with cooking spray.

Step 5

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Turn each piece and mist with cooking spray. Continue cooking for 4 minutes more.