We love crispy fried fish, but hate the mess of deep frying. This air fryer cod comes out nice and crisp without all the grease. I love serving this with french fries from the air fryer for an easy take on fish and chips.
Place the cod on a paper towel lined plate or sheet pan and pat dry.
Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a shallow dish and stir to combine.
Add the egg to a second dish.
Add the panko and remaining teaspoon of salt to a third shallow dish.
Dip each piece of fish first into the flour, then the egg, and finally the panko, pressing to make sure the panko sticks to the fish and fully coats it.
Spritz an air fryer basket with non-stick spray and arrange the fish in an even layer with space between for air to flow. You may need to work in batches.
Spritz the fish liberally with oil spray and then air fry at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through cooking.
Notes
Fish is done when it flakes apart easily with a fork. The USDA recommends cooking cod to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Serve hot, with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.