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Air Fryer Cod With Herb Crust and Lemony Butter Beans

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Flaky air fryer cod topped with a golden herb parmesan crust, served over creamy lemony butter beans. This elegant yet simple one-pot meal is ready in 30 minutes and delivers bright, comforting flavor without feeling heavy.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 400 g butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 thick cod fillets (150–180 g each)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 7 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or crème fraîche
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Extra parsley and olive oil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine half the chopped parsley, half the lemon zest, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, and olive oil. Mix until lightly coated.
  2. Pat cod fillets dry. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over the top of each fillet. Press the coated side into the breadcrumb mixture to adhere.
  3. In a high-sided dish that fits in the air fryer, combine garlic, butter beans, remaining lemon zest, sour cream or crème fraîche, and vegetable stock. Stir well.
  4. Air fry the bean mixture at 175°C for 12 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in remaining parsley, season with salt, pepper, and 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice to taste.
  6. Nestle cod fillets crumb side up on top of the beans. Scatter any remaining crumbs over the top.
  7. Return to the air fryer and cook at 170°C for 10–15 minutes until the crumb is golden and cod flakes easily. Internal temperature should reach 63°C.
  8. Serve immediately, spooning beans onto plates and topping with cod. Garnish with extra parsley and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute cod with halibut, hake, sea bass, or grouper if desired.
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat at 160°C in the air fryer for 5–7 minutes.
  • Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.

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