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Flaky air fryer blackened cod.
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Air Fryer Blackened Cod

Air Fryer Blackened Cod is flaky, delicious, and easy to make! This cod is tossed in a blackened seasoning (store-bought or homemade) and air fried to perfection.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, air fryer blackened cod, air fryer cod, blackened cod in air fryer, cod
Servings: 1
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 oz cod fillet
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • blackened seasoning enough to coat

Blackened seasoning

  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar optional

Instructions

  • Mix together the blackened seasoning (if making homemade).
  • Dry the cod fillet with paper towels.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the cod and rub to coat all sides.
  • Coat all sides of the fish in a light layer of the blackened seasoning.
  • Place cod fillet in the air fryer basket and air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until perfectly flaky.
  • Remove from the air fryer and enjoy.

Notes

  • Cooking times will depend on the thickness of your piece of cod. Thicker pieces may need an extra 3-4 minutes, while thinner pieces many not need as much time. When cooked, cod should flake easily (safe cooking temperature is 145 degrees F).
  • For a less spicy cod, either leave out the cayenne pepper in your seasoning blend or only add a pinch.
  • This recipe is easy to double, triple, or quadruple.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1261mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1776IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg