Tasty cod fillets in air fryer.
Who said that frozen cod fillets are dull and tasteless? Try cooking them following this delicious recipe and you will be really surprised! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw them come out triumphantly from the magic “fry-fry”. You should know that everyone in the family now teases me for my immense passion for my air fryer. I cook everything in it, and we all now affectionately call it fry-fry. Even the frozen cod fillets cooked in this magic gadget are truly a delicious dish, and you will need very few ingredients. This recipe is very easy to make; just follow some tips to ensure the leeks don’t burn and the fish is tender and well golden.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 257.46 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.68 (g) of which sugars 1.32 (g)
- Proteins 29.45 (g)
- Fat 12.40 (g) of which saturated 1.90 (g)of which unsaturated 2.34 (g)
- Fibers 1.36 (g)
- Sodium 585.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 package cod fillets (360 g.)
- Half leek
- 1 teaspoon pickled capers
- 6 olives (green and black)
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1 pinch garlic powder
Tools
- 1 Silicone Baking Tray for Air Fryer
- 1 Air Fryer cosori air fryer
- 1 Air Fryer Liner
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spoon
How to Prepare the Cod Fillets
Rinse the frozen fillets from the glaze as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Dry them well and coat them with olive oil.
Roll them well in breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs with your hands so that it sticks to the fish fillets.
Clean and wash the leek well, be careful as sometimes dirt remains inside, dry it and cut it into rings. Also cut the olives into not too small pieces.
Prepare a bed with leek, olives, and capers. Flavor with oregano and garlic powder, lightly salt, and drizzle with a little olive oil. I use a sheet of baking paper in the tray to prevent it from crusting and to use a little less seasoning.
Lay the cod fillets over the leeks.
Completely cover the leeks, olives, and capers with the breaded cod fillets, this will protect them from burning. Drizzle the fish with extra virgin olive oil, lightly salt, and place in the fryer.
Cook the fish fillets with olives and capers in seafood mode, fish cooking, at 375°F for 8 minutes. Then turn them over and continue cooking for another 8 minutes.
My Recommendation
Once thawed and cooked, it is good practice to consume the cod fillets within 24 hours.
FAQ
What if I don’t have an air fryer?
Cook the frozen cod fillets using the oven in convection mode, following the same procedure indicated in the recipe for the air fryer. It is likely to take a few more minutes compared to air fryer cooking.
