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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Fish

    Published: Mar 18, 2022 · Modified: Jun 9, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Easy Frozen Cod In Air Fryer

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    Cooking Frozen Cod In The Air Fryer is one of the easiest ways to do it! The best part is you do not have to wait for the cod to defrost, yet the fish comes out crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. This recipe only takes 5 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to make. 

    air fried cod on a plate with mixed greens

    This recipe is delicious on its own but also tastes wonderful with the addition of my Dairy Free Pesto Sauce or my Nut Free Pesto if you cannot have nuts. If you are into air fryer recipes lately like I am, check out my Air Fryer Turkey Burger Recipe too! If you are looking for other fish recipes, check out my Gluten Free Salmon Cakes. I love to serve this recipe with my Homemade Pineapple Pico de Gallo and Mango Pico de Gallo.

    What Makes This Recipe So Good?

    • First off, it is super simple, only requiring a few minutes of hands-on time. 
    • Secondly, it doesn’t require you to defrost your fish which saves so much time! You can just grab your cod from the freezer and cook it right away. 
    • I get Butcher Box every month. They send me a monthly box of all of my favorite seafoods and meats. It is the highest quality of stuff. Their fish is one of my favorite things in the box! If you use my Butcher Box link, you can save on your order every month. 
    • This recipe is great during lent. 
    • One of my favorite ways to cook cod is in the air fryer because it gets crispy on the outside, yet it is nice and juicy on the inside. 
    • This recipe is a great weeknight dinner!
    • I also love prepping this recipe for meal prep during the week. 
    • This recipe is naturally Keto, low carb, AIP, autoimmune protocol, Whole30 and paleo friendly. 
    • If you are trying to eat more fish like myself, check out my other favorite fish recipe on my blog Gluten Free Fish and Chips. If you are looking for another easy weeknight dinner, check out my Gluten Free Fried Fish recipe.
    frozen cod with seasonings and oil in bowls

    Ingredients: 

    • Frozen cod–I love getting my cod from Butcher Box. They send me a monthly supply of all of my favorite meats and seafood right to my door. I love keeping a stash of their stuff frozen in my freezer so I can just grab it and use it! I never have to worry about not having food in the house or worrying if my meat is going to go bad in the fridge. 
    • Lemon juice-Adds so much flavor. 
    • Salt & pepper-To taste. 
    • Avocado oil-My go to cooking oil, but any kind will work. 
    • Cooking oil spray-I like using the avocado oil spray from Costco! But any kind of cooking oil spray will work. 
    cod in the air fryer on a basket

    How To Make:

    • First, spray your air fryer frying rack! This is essential or the cod will stick to the rack. If you do not have your air fryer rack, that is ok, just skip this and make sure you spray the bottom of the air fryer insert to prevent any sticking. 
    • Next, add the cod to the air fryer and drizzle the cooking oil on top. 
    • Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
    • Bake the cod at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes, then flip the cod and spray with cooking spray oil and bake for an additional 7 minutes. 
    • Once the cod is done, drizzle with lemon juice on top. 
    flipped cod in the air fryer

    What Is Cod?

    • Cod is a saltwater fish. I love cod because it is a light and flakey fish. It just melts in your mouth! 

    What Should I Serve With This?

    • I love eating my cod with fresh mixed greens or coleslaw. My Creamy Coleslaw Recipe is delicious and would go great with this recipe! 

    Can I Make Just One Cod Filet?

    • Absolutely! You would just split the oil and lemon juice amount in half.

    What Air Fryer Do You Suggest?

    • I have this 11 in 1 Ninja Air Fryer and LOVE it! It has 11 different functions yet it only takes up one spot on the counter.

    Chef’s Tips:

    • To reheat your cod, I highly suggest reheating in the air fryer at 350 for 5-10 minutes. 
    • To prevent drying out of the fish, make sure you really lather it in oil or you can even use butter or ghee. I love to make my own homemade ghee. 
    fish on a plate with mixed greens

    If you like this recipe, you will LOVE my other fish recipes:

    • Easy Blackened Cod
    • Lemon Garlic Butter Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi 
    • Maple Crusted Salmon 
    • Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

    air fried cod on a plate with mixed greens

    Easy Frozen Cod In The Air Fryer

    Course Meals
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    805kcal
    Cost $10
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    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 cod filet I like getting mine from Butcher Box
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1 tsp cooking oil I like avocado oil
    • pinch sea salt
    • pinch pepper
    • cooking spray oil

    Instructions

    • Spray the metal rack of the air fryer with your cooking spray oil. Place your metal rack in the air fryer. Add the cod to the rack in the air fryer. Drizzle the cooking oil on top of the cod and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Bake the cod at 350 for 7 minutes, then flip the cod, spray the other side and cook for an additional 7 minutes. Once the cod is done, drizzle with lemon juice on top.
      If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

    Notes

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
    Quick, easy, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside cod.
    Serving: 1seerving | Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 161g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 387mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 3866mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Marie says

      June 21, 2025 at 11:16 am

      I love this simple recipe. It’s delicious. It’s a good way to get my family to eat fish.

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        June 23, 2025 at 9:10 pm

        This makes me happy to hear!

        Reply
    2. Sandy says

      September 07, 2022 at 11:53 pm

      Does it make any difference if I cook 2 cod fillets instead of just 1?

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        September 08, 2022 at 8:17 pm

        Nope, it is the same!

        Reply
    3. Lori says

      March 22, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      So easy for a quick meal – cooking right from frozen works so well with this cod!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        March 22, 2022 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks for taking time to review!

        Reply
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