Crispy cod in the air fryer, a tasty and light recipe without deep frying.
Crispy Cod in Air Fryer is a modern take on a classic dish, perfect for those seeking taste and lightness.
Thanks to air fryer cooking, the cod retains all its authentic flavor and irresistible crunchiness, but with reduced fat content compared to traditional frying. This dish is ideal for those looking for a healthy alternative without sacrificing the pleasure of a golden, flavorful crust.
It’s very easy to prepare: few ingredients, a spritz of oil, and the result is a masterpiece of lightness and goodness. Serve it with a fresh salad or accompany it with a light sauce to impress your guests or pamper your family.
Discover how to transform a great classic of Italian cuisine into a modern recipe, perfect for any occasion!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 2 Days
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Crispy Cod in Air Fryer:
- 12.35 oz desalted cod
- to taste all-purpose flour (or corn flour or durum wheat flour)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste chopped parsley
Tools for Crispy Cod in Air Fryer
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Plate
Steps for Preparing and Cooking Crispy Cod in Air Fryer:
For this recipe, you can buy pre-desalted cod or purchase cod still in salt and soak it in a large bowl full of cold water, changing the water 4/5 times during the day. Do this operation for 2 days.
After the time has passed, drain the water and dry the cod well with paper towels.We bought the cod still needing desalting.
Now that your cod is desalted, cut it into pieces, or you can also make larger fillets according to your taste. Remove any bones with tweezers, and if you like, you can also remove the skin. We left it on because it becomes very crispy when cooked and adds extra crunchiness to the dish.
On a plate, place all-purpose flour if you want a more delicate crust (as we did), or you can use corn flour or re-milled durum wheat flour for extra crunchiness.
Coat the cod pieces well with flour, ensuring it sticks to every part, then place them in the air fryer on a grid covered with parchment paper.
Due to the small size of our air fryer, we had to do two batches. Then add a few sprays of extra virgin olive oil, and if you like, lightly pepper, then cook at 392°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes.
Once cooked, serve immediately to fully enjoy the crispiness. If you like, add chopped parsley or lemon wedges.
Storage:
You can store the crispy cod for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Place the cod pieces in an airtight container or aluminum foil to prevent them from absorbing odors from other foods. To restore the crisp surface, heat it in an air fryer at 356°F (180°C) for 3-5 minutes or in the oven.
You can store the crispy cod for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Place the cod pieces in an airtight container or aluminum foil to prevent them from absorbing odors from other foods. To restore the crisp surface, heat it in an air fryer at 356°F (180°C) for 3-5 minutes or in the oven.
