Made By Emily
Appetizer

Air Fryer Oat-Crumb Cod Bites

Air fryer crispy cod bites with oat crumb coating on a plate

Recipe Summary

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Cuisine: Casual/American
  • Course: Snack or appetizer
  • Calories: 180 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless cod fillet, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup (45 g) rolled oats, finely pulsed in a food processor or blender
  • ¼ cup (30 g) plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Pat the cod pieces dry thoroughly using paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper evenly.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the finely pulsed oats, breadcrumbs, and paprika until combined.
  3. Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
  4. Dip each cod piece first into the beaten egg, then gently coat it in the oat mixture, pressing lightly so crumbs adhere well.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the coated cod bites in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don’t touch.
  6. Lightly spray the bites with olive oil to promote browning and crispiness.
  7. Air fry for 8–11 minutes, turning once halfway through. The bites are ready when the coating is golden and crisp, and the fish flakes easily with a fork, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. If cooking in batches, allow the air fryer to reheat before the next batch for consistent results.

Recipe Notes

  • Make sure cod is patted dry to prevent soggy crumbs.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to help achieve even crisping.
  • Turn bites halfway to ensure even color and texture on all sides.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly depending on air fryer model and bite size.

Nutrition Estimate

  • Calories: 180 per serving (based on 4 servings)
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fat: 4 g

Values are estimates and may vary by ingredients and portion size.