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Air Fryer Cod Fillet

This Air Fryer Cod fish recipe is moist, flaky, and topped with a homemade garlic herb compound butter. Tender cod fish filets are what you get when you make this easy Air fryer cod recipe. It is made with simple ingredients and makes a great easy weeknight dinner that is healthy too.
Course Dinner
Keyword air fryer cod
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Servings 8
Calories 200kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Cod Filets
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter 1 stick
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Chives
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher
  • Salt split
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper split

Instructions

How to Make Air Fryer Cod Fish with Garlic Butter

  • Make the compound butter and then put it in the fridge before getting started prepping the cod fillets.
  • If using frozen cod, allow it to thaw completely before cooking. Thaw 2 pounds of cod (if frozen), and thoroughly pat each filet dry with paper towels (patting the fish dry will help prevent it from becoming rubbery as it cooks).
  • Season each piece of cod generously on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Remove the hardened compound butter from the fridge and cut a portion of it with a knife. Place a pat of the compound butter on each fillet of cod.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray to avoid the fish fillets from sticking to the air fryer basket.
  • Place as many cod fillets into the Air Fryer as will fit comfortably in a single layer (do not overcrowd the basket).
  • Heat the Air Fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 6-8 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the model of Air Fryer Used. (The safe internal temperature for fish is 145 degrees Fahrenheit and may be checked using a food thermometer).
  • Once the cod is finished cooking (being careful not to overcook it), remove it from the Air Fryer and set it aside. Repeat with the remaining cod.

How to Make Garlic Compound Butter

  • Bring 1/2 a cup of butter to room temperature before getting started making the compound flavored butter.
  • Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  • Mince 2 Tablespoons of fresh dill and 2 Tablespoons of fresh chives.
  • Add the softened butter to a small bowl along with the minced garlic, the zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of minced dill, 2 tablespoons minced chives, and ⅛ teaspoons kosher salt and pepper to the butter.
  • Stir all of the ingredients until they are well combined.
  • Place a piece of plastic cling wrap on the counter or a flat surface. Place the butter mixture on the plastic wrap and form it into the shape of a log. Roll the butter tightly in the plastic wrap, squeeze the ends, and place the butter in the fridge to harden.
  • It should take 1-2 hours for the butter to harden.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg