Description
A bright and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring flaky cod, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets, about 5 to 6 ounces each
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- Fresh garlic, finely minced
- Lemon, for zest and juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: capers, smoked paprika, panko for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 to 400°F for about 3 minutes. Dry the cod well with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the cod with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and smoked paprika if desired. Drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil per fillet.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Air fry thick fillets for 8 to 10 minutes and thinner fillets for 6 to 8 minutes, checking for doneness (145°F internal temperature).
- Rest the fish for 2 minutes before serving, topped with bruschetta and alongside lemon wedges.
Notes
Patting the fish dry helps with browning. Don’t drown in oil; a small amount per fillet is sufficient, complemented by the bruschetta topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean