Description
A light and vibrant Mediterranean cod recipe featuring tender, flaky fish cooked in parchment paper in the air fryer. This healthy dish is topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, lemon slices, and fresh herbs, offering a flavorful meal ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Fish and Toppings
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 whole lemon, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the tomato mixture: In a bowl, gently combine the cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, kalamata olives, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing carefully to maintain the texture.
- Assemble the parchment packets: Cut four large pieces of parchment paper. Place one cod fillet in the center of each piece and evenly spoon the tomato and olive mixture over the fillets. Top each with lemon slices.
- Seal the packets: Fold the parchment paper over the fish to create packets and crimp the edges tightly to seal them completely, trapping steam inside for moist cooking.
- Cook in the air fryer: Place the sealed packets into the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully open the packets to release steam, sprinkle the cooked fish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Pat the cod fillets dry before seasoning to help the flavors adhere better.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and proper airflow.
- If your cod fillets are thicker than usual, increase cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
