Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz) cod fillets
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ¼ tsp onion powder

Instructions:

  1. Pat the cod fillets thoroughly with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
  3. Brush the lemon garlic butter mixture generously over all sides of the cod fillets.
  4. Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder evenly across the top of each fillet.
  5. Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between each piece. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 8–12 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove the fillets from the air fryer and let them rest for 2 minutes.
  7. Squeeze a final wedge of fresh lemon over the top before serving.