Choose evenly thick fillets
A thin piece of tail dries out earlier than a thick piece of back. Choose fillets of similar thickness as possible.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer cod with herb crust
Cover two evenly thick cod fillets with parsley breadcrumbs. A small ovenproof dish holds the crust together and catches the leaking fish juice.
Total time
27 min
Calories
233 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
A thin crust is enough
The crumbs should form a loose blanket and not a thick dough coat. With soft butter and chopped parsley, they can be spread over the dry fillets. For a uniform cooking two pieces about 2.5 cm thick are useful. The dish yields two fish portions without potatoes or vegetables; the dish must fit with a little distance to the basket walls in the device.
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Air fryer cod with herb crust
A thin butter and breadcrumb crust protects the cod and browns over the juicy, fully cooked fish.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Check the fish
Pat the fillets dry, check for bones and season with salt and pepper. Spread a small flat ovenproof dish with some of the weighed butter.
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2
Mix the crust ingredients
Mix the remaining soft butter with breadcrumbs and parsley into damp crumbs. If required by the manufacturer, preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to 180 °C.
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3
Top the fillets and cook
Place fillets side by side in the dish and press the crumbs onto them in a thin layer. Cook at 180 °C for about 14 minutes without turning the fillets. The dish must be approved for the device and allow air to circulate around it.
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4
Check doneness
The fish should be completely opaque and can be separated into flakes. Ensure at least 70 °C in the core for 2 minutes; cook longer for thicker pieces. Only then sprinkle lemon juice and serve the two fillets.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer cod with herb crust
Use a shallow dish
A shallow dish leaves the hot air on the crust. A high pot can shield the top and extend cooking time.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace the parsley with the same amount of finely cut chives. Mix the crumbs first, then spread them over the fish as described.
Use two evenly thick saithe fillets. Here, too, check whether the fish is fully cooked and adjust the time to the actual thickness.
Nutrition per serving
233kcal
10.4 gCarbohydrates
28.7 gProtein
8.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer cod with herb crust
No. The crust is on top and would fall off when turning. The fish is cooked in the shallow dish from below.
For this procedure, it must be completely thawed in the refrigerator and then patted dry. Frozen fillets release more water and need other times.
Too much fish juice, a deep dish or a very thick layer of crumbs can slow the browning. Dry fillets and a thin crust help.
None. The information is only valid for fish, crust and lemon juice; potatoes, rice or salad are added.
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