If you are trying to eat a little bit lighter, you are going to love this recipe. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this is a simple dinner that is so perfect to fall back on. Cod is a great fish to come back to for its health benefits, but also for how easy it is to dress up! We just add a little lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and parsley, and combined with asparagus, we have a fantastic healthy meal.
Thawing Frozen Cod
When using frozen cod fillets, it is important to thaw it before cooking. Follow the directions on the package for the best way to thaw, or leave the fillets in the refrigerator overnight. Be sure to pat the fillets dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. If you buy fresh cod for this recipe, look for fillets that have a translucent appearance with a pearly white color. Avoid fillets with any discoloration, browning, or dark spots.
Tips and Tricks
If your family doesn’t like asparagus, swap it out for broccoli or green beans. Preheat your air fryer and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray before adding the cod. If there are long pieces of cod with thin ends, tuck the thin ends under to create more uniform pieces of fish that will cook at the same rate. Don’t overlap the cod in the air fryer; keep it in a single layer on top of the asparagus.
Serving
Sprinkle the cooked air fryer cod fillets with lemon juice, zest, and parsley. This easy cod dinner can be rounded out with rice, coleslaw, or a simple salad. This is especially important with fish. When over-cooked, fish can be really dry and lack a good texture. Below I have linked the thermometer I like to use. It can be left in the cod while it cooks in the air fryer and you can even set an alarm to let you know when you are 10 degrees away from it being done.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for five minutes until heated through.
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