Air-Fryer Herb-Crusted Cod

10 min prep20 min total

Flaky cod fillets coated in a crispy, herbaceous breadcrumb mixture and cooked in the air fryer, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains Gluten, Fish, and Mustard

Directions

  1. Mark step 1 done

    Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.

  2. Mark step 2 done

    Pat the cod fillets (4) dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt (2.5ml) and black pepper (1ml).

  3. Mark step 3 done

    In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs (2.5dl), fresh parsley, chopped (30ml), fresh dill, chopped (15ml), lemon zest (5ml), garlic powder (2.5ml), and olive oil (30ml) until the mixture is evenly moistened and resembles coarse wet sand.

  4. Mark step 4 done

    Brush the top of each seasoned cod fillet with Dijon mustard (30ml).

  5. Mark step 5 done

    Press the herby panko breadcrumbs (2.5dl) mixture evenly onto the Dijon mustard (30ml)-coated side of the fillets (4), compacting it slightly so it adheres.

  6. Mark step 6 done

    Place the crusted fillets (4) into the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes to 10 min, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.

  7. Mark step 7 done

    Serve immediately with lemon. Store any leftovers in a shallow container, refrigerate within 2 hours, and consume within 2 days.

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DifficultyEasy
LabelsAir fryer, Dinner, and Quick
CreatedOctober 2, 2026·Edited October 3, 2026