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Air Fryer Chili Lime Cod

Published: Sep 26, 2023 · Last Updated: Jun 18, 2024 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer chili lime cod is a quick and easy fish to make. Ready in only 15 minutes, making cod in the air fryer is easy and delicious. The lime butter sauce adds an additional decadence to the dish.

Air fried chili lime cod on a plate with parsley.

So often I want to cook something up for a quick lunch that is ready in less than 15 minutes. And this air fryer cod is perfect for that!

The cod gets seasoned with chili powder and then cooked in the air fryer. I love to then serve with a lime butter sauce, but you can also just squeeze some fresh lime over the top.

The result? A quick and easy meal that tastes like I put WAY more time and effort into it than I did.

I hope you enjoy this air fried cod as much as I do, especially if you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is delicious and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Cod - you can use fresh or frozen, just thaw frozen cod completely
  • Olive oil
  • Chili powder
  • Lime
  • Salt and pepper
  • Butter (optional)

How to customize

You can customize this air fried cod in a lot of different ways! You can easily swap out the lime for lemon. You can also use a different spice like paprika or smoked paprika in place of the chili powder.

Want to add additional flavors? Sometimes I will add a little cumin or even a little curry powder to the butter lime sauce.

What to serve with the chili lime cod

The chili lime cod is delicious served with a variety of side dishes!

I love it with air fryer green beans, air fryer baked sweet potatoes, air fryer zucchini, air fryer roasted potatoes, or air fried smashed potatoes.

Recipe tips

  • This recipe serves one, but can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled if serving more.
  • Cook time may vary based on your specific air fryer and the thickness of your cod.
  • Cod should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F. You want your cod to be flaky and delicious. Don't overcook cod.

How to make chili lime cod in the air fryer

Pat cod dry with paper towels and drizzle olive oil over the cod. Rub into all surfaces.

Uncooked cod with olive oil drizzled on top.

Sprinkle cod with salt and pepper.

Cod seasoned with salt and pepper.

Add chili powder and rub into the top of the cod.

Cod seasoned with chili powder.

Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes and add the cod to the air fryer.

Uncooked cod in air fryer.

Air fry cod at 380 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Chili lime cod in air fryer.

Plate the cod.

Air fried chili cod on a plate.

Either melt butter and mix with lime juice OR just just use lime juice. Add to the cod.

Air fried chili lime cod on a plate with butter lime sauce.

Top with fresh herbs (I used parsley). Enjoy!

Air fried chili lime cod on a plate with parsley.
Air fried chili lime cod on a plate with parsley.

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FAQs

Can you use frozen cod?

Yes, you can use frozen cod. I love keeping a bag of cod in my freezer and pulling out a fillet or two whenever I need it!

However, you should thaw the cod completely before using in this recipe.

Can you make this with a different type of fish?

Absolutely! This would be delicious with another flaky white fish or even tilapia. I've also made this with salmon and it turned out delicious.

Just know that you may need to alter cook times based on the type and thickness of fish.

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Air fried chili lime cod on a plate with parsley.

Air Fryer Chili Lime Cod

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer chili lime cod is a quick and easy fish to make. Ready in only 15 minutes, making cod in the air fryer is easy and delicious.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces cod
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lime
  • 1 Tablespoon butter optional
  • Fresh herbs optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  • While air fryer preheats, pat the cod dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over cod and rub into all sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and then add the chili powder to the top of the cod.
  • After air fryer preheats, add the cod to the air fryer basket. Cook at 380 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl. Add the juice from the lime. Plate the cod, and then spoon the butter mixture over the top of the cod. (Alternately, you could just squeeze lime over the cod and not use butter if desired).
  • Top with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Cook time may vary based on your specific air fryer and the thickness of your cod.
  • Cod should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F. You want your cod to be flaky and delicious. Don't overcook cod.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 748IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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