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Air Fryer Parmesan Cod Bites

Bite-size cod pieces coat in seasoned crumbs and crisp in the air fryer. They make a high-protein snack or light dinner with a squeeze of lemon.

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Golden air-fried parmesan cod bites on a plate with lemon wedges

Why you’ll love it

  • Air fryer heat crisps the coating without deep frying.
  • Parmesan adds savory crunch to mild cod.
  • Bite-size pieces cook evenly in one batch when spaced.
  • Kids and adults both reach for them.

Ingredients

Servings4

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a shallow bowl.

  3. 3

    Dip each cod piece in beaten egg, then press into the crumb mix.

  4. 4

    Arrange bites in a single layer in the basket; drizzle lightly with olive oil.

  5. 5

    Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Pro tips

  • Keep pieces similar in size for even cooking.
  • Do not stack; cook a second batch if the basket is full.
  • Spray or drizzle oil sparingly so crumbs brown instead of steam.

Easy substitutions

cod
haddock
panko
crushed cornflakes
Parmesan
pecorino

Storage and reheating

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days in a sealed container.

Reheating

Air fry at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes to re-crisp.

Nutrition

Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.

Calories
255
Protein
33 g
Carbs
10 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
1 g

Moderate · Air Fryer · High Protein

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